So what about the idea of remote/field vitrification?

You said: "I hate to be pessimistic, but I believe the world's first successful cryopreservation has yet to be performed. And, given the past actions, (and inactions), of the cryonics organizations, I doubt it will be, for many years to come."

These people have already done ordinary, traditional standby/stabilization. Some better than others of course, but the obvious improvement to me on success of the preservation is getting it done ASAP, and that means bringing the vitrification to the customer.

I already spoke my piece down there about the future monetary system, which could easily be none at all. But even if there is one, and even if people continue to try to "take it with them", I tend to relate to Charles' views as to "what is the problem?". Maybe Edward could lay it out to us point by point, outline form, in a few short one-line items. I tend to have difficulty gleaning content from emotionally-laden posts between individuals. As Melody knows (smile)

G'nite,

FD