Episode #083011: Cryonics: Hi, Frozen Body!

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In 1964 The Prospect of Immortality laid out a plan for placing humans in suspended animation. The first person was placed in cryonic suspension three years later. But how does it actually work? Learn more about cryonics in this chilly episode of SYSK.

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Join Josh and Chuck as they dive into the fascinating world of cryonics—the controversial practice of freezing bodies at extremely low temperatures with hopes of future revival. They explore the science behind vitrification, meet the companies like Alcor that are currently storing over 100 "patients" upside down in liquid nitrogen, and examine whether this is cutting-edge preservation or elaborate pseudo-science. From the costs and legal complications to famous frozen figures like Ted Williams, this episode covers everything you need to know about humanity's chilly quest for immortality.

Movies Discussed

Frankenstein

1931 1h 10m

★ 7.5

"But it did give Mary Shelley a good idea for Frankenstein — Josh explains how 19th century galvanic reanimation experiments inspired Mary Shelley's Frankenstein story." — Josh

Futurama

1999

★ 8.4

"It's not like Futurama — Josh clarifies that cryonics companies don't just preserve heads in jars like in the animated series Futurama." — Josh

The Iceman Cometh

1989 1h 54m

★ 7.4

"Iceman. No, no, no, no, no, no. Iceman two, the return of Iceman. Iceman three. — Chuck jokes about movie titles when Josh mentions Paul Rudd is making a cryonics-related film." — Chuck

The Simpsons Movie

2007 1h 27m

★ 7.0

"Hi, frozen body. Yeah, that was your idea. It seemed like a no-brainer for our Simpsons fans — Josh mentions they titled the cryonics episode 'Hi, Frozen Body' as a reference for Simpsons fans." — Josh

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