Persuasive Speech On Cryonics - 1033 Words

Cryonics: Ice Ice, Baby General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience of the scientific benefits derivable from cryonics in medicine. Central Idea: Research in cryonics can dramatically affect other types of life saving medicine outside of end of life preservation. Organizational Pattern: Topical INTRODUCTION: I. What happens after death? What do you think of? Many of you would probably say an afterlife of some sort while others would say mere nothingness. II. With advancements in both tech and medicine, many now envision not a coffin, but a large stainless-steel pod. III. The practice of cryonics, in simple terms, is the preservation of humans by freezing them. IV. For a few years now, I’ve been really†¦show more content†¦a. The advancements in these forms of cryopreservation was derived from the research of many doctors and scientists studying cryonics. (1) More specifically, how to preserve parts of the body without damaging the tissue or cells. 3. Now, this is far from perfect. Lots of organ donations are lost due to mishandling of the cooling agents used. a. But in the grand scheme, this same research has saved nearly a million lives through organ donation alone. b. In fact, the preservation of bodies has naturally occurred numerous times throughout history. (1) The most recent being George Mallory who attempted to be the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He didn’t make it. II. Now of course, some of you are still wondering exactly what cryonics is and how it impacts cryopreservation. A. Cryonics is the preservation of either the human brain or the entire body. 1. For many, this is a way of extending their short-lived lives due to diseases of some form. Or, to make it to and past the life extension velocity threshold. a. This is controversial for many because it conflicts with their religious beliefs. b. While I am not arguing for any of you to preserve yourself to be brought back at a future date, it is important to note many of you who knew what it was seemed at minimal skeptical of its applications. 2. Cryopreservation is fundamentallyShow MoreRelatedPlastic Surgery2826 Words   |  12 Pagesï » ¿Due Date: Persuasive Outline and Speech Presentation: Due in Dropbox (Outline) and on YouTube (Video) on or before TUESDAY, October 15, 2013 (11:50PM) Assignment Details: Purpose and Information: The persuasive speech is deliberative. It employs emotion, credibility, and logic to convince an audience that a narrowly defined action is beneficial. The persuasive proposition (thesis) is generally supported by two to three main ideas which employ about two to three pieces of evidence each.