Topic 3.2
The solitary decision
Choosing cryopreservation usually means choosing differently from everyone around you. This creates a specific kind of psychological difficulty that's distinct from the technical.
An intrinsically personal decisionTwo people can understand the same evidence and still choose differently. The facts are shared, while the value of an uncertain future remains personal.Pushed by fear, pulled by hopeFear can reveal what you value, and hope can reveal what you want. Neither is evidence, but both belong in an honest decision.Is cryonics selfish?Wanting to preserve your life is not automatically selfish. The ethical question is whether the plan is funded fairly and respects everyone affected by it.What if I wake up alone?Hypothetical revival could involve profound loneliness, but not necessarily total abandonment. The personal question is whether an unfamiliar life could still be worth living.