Near-death experience and scientific explanation: How dying can feel
Quick Look
- In 2005, after an accident, Johannes experienced a near-death experience with out-of-body experience, light and an encounter with his grandfather.
- Charité Professor Dr.
- Jens Dreier explains why such experiences at the end of life are often similar.
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Why It Matters
Johannes suffered a serious accident in 2005 and subsequently reported a near-death experience with out-of-body experience, light and an encounter with his deceased grandfather. Such experiences are often reported at the end of life.
In the summer of 2005, Johannes had an experience that changed his life forever. After a serious accident, he has a near-death experience. First he experiences the worst fear of death. But then he steps out of his body, sees a bright light, meets his deceased grandfather and experiences pure happiness. For Johannes, dying feels like coming home.
But what actually happens in our brain when we die? That's exactly what we have the Charité professor Dr. Jens Dreier asked. He and his team have made a discovery that may explain why people on the verge of death report surprisingly similar experiences.
Here you will find all the accompanying information for the podcast “Why aren’t you afraid of death?” Among other things, a video Q&A with a palliative care doctor and an article on the question of how near-death experiences could arise in the brain.
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Open Questions
- What specific brain processes trigger near-death experiences?
- Why do people around the world report similar end-of-life experiences?
- How do near-death experiences differ from hallucinations or trauma?
