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At A Glance 1 2: Near Death Experiences
At A Glance 1 2: Near Death Experiences
1
What is a near death experience?
A near death experience occurs when
someone has limited brain function, yet is
able to have a sensory experience without
2 How can subjective experiences be
studied?
Since NDEs often happen in hospital settings with
full use of their physical senses. professional medical oversight, thousands have
This indicates some non-physical aspect to been sufficiently well-documented for scientific
the person, which we call a soul. study.
Dr. Sam Parnia (2014) - 9% Dr. Pim van Lommel Dr. Kenneth Ring (2006) Dr. Janice Holden (2007)
of survivors had a NDE and (2001) - 1 out of 5 patients - 80% of blind respondents - 37% of NDE cases had
an additional 30% had some experienced a NDE. claimed to see during NDEs. details that could be verified.
sense of consciousness.