More than 10 years ago, I was elected as president of the Cryonics Institute. Since then, it's what I've dedicated my time to. It's my life raft for my family and me, so why wouldn't I want it to be as sharp as possible?
My wife and three children aren't as involved in the Cryonics Institute, but they're signed up just like any other customer. I've had the conversation with them about it, and they get it. They agree that the chance of waking up, even if slim, is worth it. They're pretty optimistic about the future as well.
My mother says she's old school. She said the concept of being preserved is too "out there" for her, and she made me promise that I would honor her wish to be buried next to my father. I understand honoring a person's final wishes. I'd want her to honor my wishes, too.