June 23, 1997: The Alcor Foundation: Cryonics - Brian Shock

Art Bell speaks with Brian Shock, membership manager of the Alcor Life Extension Foundation, the largest cryonics organization in the world. Shock explains the science of preserving human bodies at minus 320 degrees Fahrenheit in liquid nitrogen, stored in massive insulated containers called dewars, with the hope that future technology will allow revival and cure of whatever caused death. The discussion covers the costs involved, with whole-body suspension requiring $120,000 and head-only… Full show notes & guests: https://artbellarchive.org/episode/june-23-1997-the-alcor-foundation-cryonics-brian-shock