CRYONICS

Before we go into this in any great depth it is worth noting that there is a difference between cryonics and suspended animation. However, purely to save time, energy and space, I am going to cover both subjects under one heading.

In its simplest form, cryonics is the science of freezing a person so that they may be revived at some stage in the future. Although this may seem like a good way to avoid the apocalypse, there are some key points to bear in mind when considering this option. Although scientists have perfected the technique of freezing a body, they have not yet worked out how to revive one – and should the apocalypse occur I would imagine it would be quite low on their agenda to continue their research. Add to the equation the diminishing resources of humankind and chances are that once frozen you will remain a popsicle for ever.

The law also states that you are not allowed to be cryonically preserved until you are legally dead. This may seem like a perfect way to counteract the effects of a zombie bite should you be infected, but although being frozen until a cure is found may seem like a good idea, it all depends on how fast you will rise from the dead. Scientists cannot begin the procedure of freezing you until you are dead – by which point you will be a zombie. And although they may be able to cure the zombie virus, it is highly unlikely that science will have advanced so far as to cure death.

The other alternative is suspended animation. This is a procedure whereby your blood is replaced by a low-temperature fluid. Tests have been carried out on dogs as to the viability of this technique. In some cases they were successful, in others they created ‘zombie dogs’. I think at this point we can see the problem with putting our trust in this particular science. If it could possibly turn you into a zombie, it really isn’t much safer than staying alive and attempting to survive without the aid of nitrogen in your veins.

In conclusion, the idea of using any science that freezes your body is a bad idea – and when the apocalypse comes, Walt Disney is going to be extremely narked off.