Important Note! Join your hosts Max and Daniel, plus luminaries from across the Cryonics industry, at the upcoming Global Cryonics Summit on July 20-21st in Miami, Florida. Go to globalcryonicssummit.com for early-bird tickets and more information.

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In this episode, Max and Daniel are joined by John Smart, the Vice President and Co-Founder of the Brain Preservation Foundation. Our wide-ranging conversation delves into some of the lesser know alternatives to traditional cryopreservation.

In this episode, we explore:

• John Smarts many roles as a futurist, foresight consultant and entrepreneur.
• The Brain Preservation Foundation: Brief History and Mission
• The Brain Preservation Prize and its winners
• Aldehyde Stabilized Cryopreservation (ASC)
• The many methods of brain preservation science
• Questions about the true cost of brain preservation
• Johns famous article on "The Three Camps of Brain Preservation"
• Debates about the nature of identity and consciousness
• And much more!

As always, you can find Max and Daniel over at the Cryosphere Cryonics discord server and the Cryonics Subreddit.

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You can also find the Cryonics Underground Podcast and host Max Marty on Twitter.

Links:
The Brain Preservation Foundation
Aspirational Neuroscience
Foresight University

In this brief update episode, Max and Daniel take a break from their usual guest format to share some exciting announcements and milestones.

In this update episode, we discuss:

• Cryosphere's Growth: Celebrating the big achievement of reaching 1,000 members in our community.
  
  
• Upcoming AMA: All about the "Ask Me Anything" session on Saturday, October 28th at 1PM CDT (UTC-5) at the Cryosphere cryonics discord server. Click here to learn about our esteemed panelists and how to participate.
  
  
• r/cryonics Subreddit Revamp: The cryonics subreddit is under new management. Get insights into what's new and what to expect in the future.
  
  
• Cryonics Conference Teaser: A sneak peek into our plans for an industry-wide Cryonics conference slated for next year and how interested parties can get involved. To get in touch with us about sponsorship, email us at cryonicsunderground@gmail.com
  
  
• Next Episode Preview: A hint at our next episode featuring Sayer Johanson, the chief operations officer at Suspended Animation Inc.

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In this episode, Max and Daniel are joined by James Arrowood, Alcor's new CO-CEO. Our wide-ranging conversation delves into James's approach to leadership, his views on Alcor as a business and several of his upcoming strategic initiatives.

In this captivating conversation, we explore:

• The upcoming strategic meeting taking place in Estes Park, CO on Aug 25th and 26th (see below for tickets and more info).
• How James views his role alongside Marji Klima as CO-CEO.
• How James separates his approach from his predecessors.
• The new in-house DART approach to SST at Alcor
• Alcor vs the competition
• The for-profit non-profit distinctions in the Cryonics industry
• Managing legal exposure and legal risk in this industry
• Community questions
• And more!

As always, you can find Max and Daniel over at the Cryosphere Cryonics discord server.

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For tickets to the upcoming strategic meeting in Estes Park, CO, check out this eventbrite page here. The event will be taking place at well known the Stanley Hotel, so be sure to call them for a special member discount on a room for the event.

You can also find the Cryonics Underground Podcast and host Max Marty on Twitter.