GERMAN CRYONICISTS

To introduce myself briefly, I reside in the north of Germany & have been interested in Cryonics, Transhumanism & life extension in general for some time. However studying these subjects in theory is rather exciting, my intention includes the practical application of available methods as well. Therefore, I shall seek to complete the necessary arrangements for my cryonics contract very soon. I’m looking forward to exchange opinions & information with all of you here.

Regards, Jan

Nice to hear that someone else from Germany has signed up. I am an American, living in the Nuernberg area in Southern Germany now for about 22 years. I haven't found too many people here sympathetic to the idea of Cryonics though. I too plan on getting my paperwork together for suspension, but it does seem bit complicated from here.

Good luck


Joe Raimond

Thank you, I'm also pleased to meet you & hear that you are residing in Germany as well. I agree, you seldom come across people who are in favour of cryonics in Germany. However, my impression is that one of the major reasons is their lack of information. As you are also concerned with the arrangements for your contract, it might be a good idea to exchange tips & information on how to address the related issues such as the suitable insurance. That is still turning out as a problem since the insurance doesn't accept CI as the party receiving the funding. What have you experiences been as far as this is concerned?

Regards,

Jan

My contact in Germany is Klaus: sames@uke.uni-hamburg.de

If you read German you could subscribe to his newsletter.


Best Regards, Stefan

Thanks a lot, Stefan. The contact that you have posted will certainly
be of help for me


Kind regards,

Jan


Hi Jan,


I haven't had many experiences yet as far as funding is concerned, as I have not been a member of CI for very long either. I have just started talking to my lawyer about my testament. If it isn't possible with a German insurance policy, I was thinking about prepaying it somehow.

Germany has such strong laws about what is done with bodies though, that it seems unlikely sometimes that it would be possible to get to Michigan in a timely manner without all the usual German red tape involved. The recent CI patient from Germany though showed that it was possible, which gives me some cause for hope.

My sister lives in Hamburg, so I am sometimes up there visiting. If you like, we could meet sometime. Or, if you are ever in the Nuernberg area, let me know and we could meet here. I read a lot about Cryonics, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and other sciences related to Cryonics and extending life, but have never really found anyone here with a real interest in this sort of thing.

Most of my friends think it funny, my wife thinks I am crazy. Lets certainly trade any information or experiences regarding both the contract and funding that we both have though. I want to make sure it is done right.


Thanks, Joe


Hi guys,


My name is Drew, I'm a CI member. If you are having trouble with insurance in Germany I would suggest talking to Rudi Hoffman in the US. He offers foreign insurance policies to cover cryonic suspension for people outside the US. Jan, it's good to have you on board, welcome to the CI community.