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We already have that 'fridge' in the form of Pyramids of Giza or other ancient tombs. They even have their 'insurance' and incentives as the treasures and golde
by ozgung 12y ago
We already have that 'fridge' in the form of Pyramids of Giza or other ancient tombs. They even have their 'insurance' and incentives as the treasures and golden coins they are buried with. After thousands of years we are still unable to resurrect them and arguably we wouldn't even if we could.
- lutusp 12y agoThat's not a fair comparison. The mummy creators removed the internal organs of the deceased, replacing them with preservatives like natron -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natron http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natron -- and basically creating a simulacrum of a biological being. This is not to suggest that our present fascination with freezing is any less crude and unworkable. > After thousands of years we are still unable to resurrect them and arguably we wouldn't even if we could. That's because the mummies aren't remotely the people they once were, any more than a wax sculpture of Prince is Prince -- or the artist once known as Prince, if that's still going on. But I would certainly like to reanimate some of those ancient figures, ask a few questions about ancient Egypt. Doesn't that sound interesting?
- blueskin_ 12y agoMummification is for display, not preservation. The chemical structure of the body is changed, while all the organs (including the brain, which was removed through the nose) are placed in jars.
- ryandvm 12y agoCannot upvote enough.