I came across this video several weeks ago but I had a plethora of blog ideas at the time so I let it slip my mind. I know that this is something of a repeat of a previous blog post but it is a really interesting video and I strongly recommend that you watch the rest of the videos on the channel. Discussing Jeremy Bentham and mummies in class before reading break also brought this video to mind. Enjoy.
This video is really an excellent re-cap of all the different methods people have of treating the dead. The freeze drying and taxidermy methods were particularly interesting to me and he gives an excellent overview of plastination. The idea of being taxidermied into a position like a permanent high five, while morbid, seems awesome to me. Though I think I would want to be in the position of Rodin's Thinker.
I just can't quite get enough of this subject. The amount of things that you can do with remains is staggering and fascinating. Alas, the legal systems that be don't always allow for this sort of creativity. The end of the video covers the legal issues with these alternative methods of treating the dead and he does a much better job of discussing these issues than I ever could. Seriously watch the video.
Well thats it for me.
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