CRYONICS: The Unsolved Problems of FREEZING Yourself and Waking Up in the FUTURE

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The Unsolved Science Files

Byte & Pieces

36 episodes

5 days ago

Every star, every cell, every thought you've ever had is just the beginning of the story. We live on a tiny, well-lit island surrounded by a vast, dark ocean of things we don't know. This is the show that dives in.

Welcome to The Unsolved Science Files, your guide to the most mind-bending questions at the absolute frontier of human knowledge. Everyday, we investigate one of science's great "known unknowns" and break it down in under 25 minutes. No fluff, no impenetrable jargon—just pure, distilled awe.

We’re not just talking about science; we're exploring the very nature of reality, consciousness, and our place in the cosmos. We tackle questions like:

What existed before the Big Bang?
Where does consciousness come from?
Are we alone in the universe? (The Fermi Paradox)
What is the mysterious Dark Matter that holds our galaxies together?

If you're endlessly curious about the mysteries of the universe and want to feel a little smarter and a lot more amazed, this is the podcast you've been searching for.Hit Subscribe, and let's get curious.

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What existed before the Big Bang?
Where does consciousness come from?
Are we alone in the universe? (The Fermi Paradox)
What is the mysterious Dark Matter that holds our galaxies together?

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CRYONICS: The Unsolved Problems of FREEZING Yourself and Waking Up in the FUTURE

The Unsolved Science Files

38 minutes

3 weeks ago

CRYONICS: The Unsolved Problems of FREEZING Yourself and Waking Up in the FUTURE

Is death becoming optional? For a hefty price, a controversial industry promises you a second chance at life, decades or even centuries from now. But what if you wake up to a nightmare?

Welcome to the ultimate gamble. This podcast cracks open the icy, high-stakes world of Cryonics, separating the hard science of cryopreservation from the speculative dream of future revival. We investigate the monumental, unsolved problems of freezing humans, from the cellular damage caused by toxic cryoprotectants to the immense challenge of perfect vitrification. Can you really pause your own death without destroying the very thing you're trying to save—your mind?

We'll explore the wild hope that future nanotechnology and hypothetical molecular assemblers can repair the catastrophic damage of the freezing process. But we also confront the brutal truths: the unproven science, the unregulated organizations, and the devastating legal and ethical battles that erupt among families. Is cryonics the ultimate life hack, a brilliant bet on the future of transhumanism, or is it the most expensive mistake in history, leaving you trapped in a frozen, forgotten tomb?

If you're fascinated by the razor's edge between science and science fiction, and want to understand the future of death itself, hit that follow button. Your journey into the frozen unknown starts now.

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