Becoming Immortal: Nanotechnology, You, and the Demise of Death [Hardcover]

Wesley M. Du Charme (Author)

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Review

Nanotechnology and cryonics together offer mankind the opportunity for virtual immortality - but what would happen in such a world? Du Charme's survey of mankind's growing abilities to change physical appearances and abilities provides some thought-provoking insights on the possibilities and potentials of mankind. Also offered are practical guidelines for cryonics preservation (something undoubtedly available only to the wealthy). -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Hardcover: 254 pages
• Publisher: Blue Creek Ventures; 1st edition (September 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964628201
• ISBN-13: 978-0964628205
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,484,040 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars ok as a basic book but pretty uninspired, April 20, 2000

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Sky Kruse - See all my reviews

This review is from: Becoming Immortal: Nanotechnology, You, and the Demise of Death (Hardcover)

This is a good general introduction to cryonic and nanotech life extension, but barely touches on a lot of the issues therein. Clearly written to be a popular piece instead of a "substantial" one. The Socratic question-and-answer format makes it seem more of a straw-man argument than one would hope. There are many better books on nanotech out there, and though I applaud the author for trying to raise public awareness of cryonics as legitimate science, he goes too far towards pop culture.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great intro to immortality with nanotech and cryonics, May 13, 2001

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"xenopsi" (denton, tx usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Becoming Immortal: Nanotechnology, You, and the Demise of Death (Hardcover)

This is a very basic and easy to understand book that you can read in 1-4 sittings depending on how fast you read. It is a great introduction to immortality with nanotech and cryonics for any newcomers to the field.