Imagine That You Want to Cryogenically Freeze Yourself and Maximize

question 6

Essay

Imagine that you want to cryogenically freeze yourself and maximize your chances of being brought back to life at a later time. How could you do it in such a way that you are protected from some of the consequences that might make resuscitation impossible? What would be a critical consequence of the cold temperatures that you would want to protect yourself against? What consequences might this have if you did not avoid it?

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