FD: 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've heard most men have "one-track mind," and it's easy to see what FD's track is.
The problem with your argument is the assumption that "these people have already done ordinary, traditional standby/stabilization" with ANY significant degree of competency. How many cases do you think have been performed without massive air embolization, over- or under- pressurization, the proper medications, the proper cooling parameters, the proper CPS techniques, etc.? You can't bring something to the customer, if you can't even do it, to begin with.
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?".
I think Edward has some different issues with this topic, than I do. I have two main issues with the "wealth preservation," which I believe I've already covered, but I'll restate them, for FD:
1. If any cryonicist has money he/she can afford to invest, they should invest in advancing the field of cryonics, NOW. There's a lot of research to be done. And, when I say "research," I don't mean the fabrication projects that have been the focus of SA's "research."
2. Like it, or not, the public perception of cryonics is important. The whole "wealth preservation" is going to be perceived, with ridicule, by the vast majority of the population. If you ask me, anyone who doesn't see that it at least "looks" like a scam is socially blind.
I'm wondering...do the frequently referred to "wealthy cryonicists" think they are going to be reanimated, but either physically, or mentally, unable to support themselves?