Dr. Ralph Willard, early proponent of cryonics, with volunteer Stephen Simkhovitch in 1935

Dr. Ralph Willard, early proponent of cryonics, with volunteer Stephen Simkhovitch in 1935

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Philosophy, Science, Religious Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The speaker outlines three reasons for participating in Doctor Willard's experiment: confidence in its success, the potential benefit to humanity, and curiosity about the fate of the human soul after death. The speaker believes they will be resuscitated, concluding the experiment.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first reason the speaker gives for participating in the experiment?

A wish to escape reality

A need for financial gain

A desire to become famous

A belief in Doctor Willard's success

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker view the potential impact of the experiment on humanity?

It will greatly benefit humanity

It will be harmful

It will have no impact

It will only benefit a few people

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's third reason for participating in the experiment?

To understand what happens to the soul after death

To gain wealth

To prove a scientific theory

To travel the world

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker hope to learn about the human soul?

Its weight

Its fate after the body dies

Its ability to communicate

Its color

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's confidence level in being revived by Doctor Willard?

Very confident

Doubtful

Uncertain

Very low