IT IS NO LONGER CALLED AN NDE, NOW IT IS A Recalled Experience of Death=RED
21:34 MINUTES, SAM PARNIA, MD, PhD:
'...the people who've described their experiences had gone beyond the gray zone of death and returned to tell their stories so this means that the term near death experience is in fact a misnomer which is why recent studies have reestablished a new terminology for referring to these phenomena.. We Now call them recalled experiences of death or REDs for short ...'
Rethinking Death: Exploring What Happens When We Die
Jan 19, 2024
The full recording of Parnia's Lab's premiere film, Rethinking Death: Exploring What Happens When We Die. In Rethinking Death, scientists, physicians, and survivors of cardiac arrest explore the liminal space between life, death and beyond, breaking down these stunning scientific breakthroughs to tell the remarkable, scientific story of what happens after we die.
Special thank you to Stellaris Productions, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, and of course, the researchers and survivors without whom this story could not be told:
Dr. Robert Montgomery
Dr. Sam Parnia
Dr. Lance Becker
Dr. Tom Aufderheide
Dr. Stephan Mayer
Dr. Samuel Tisherman
Dr. Alysson Muotri
Dr. Lindsay Gurin
Dr. Bruce Greyson
Dr. Mary Neal
Jeffery Olsen
Rachel Finch
Dr. Anthony Bossis
Dr. Megan Craig
Dr. Donald Hoffman
Dr. Joseph Lowy
https://www.perplexity.ai/page/near-death-experiences-and-con-yFEV84t1T0SRz8pZwaZDFA
'...Near-death experiences (NDEs) are reported by a significant portion of the population, with estimates ranging from 5-10% of people having memories of such events. This phenomenon, along with theories about the fundamental nature of consciousness, has sparked intriguing discussions about the relationship between awareness, existence, and the potential for shared conceptual changes across humanity...'
In my opinion, fundamental awareness, intangible, imaginary consciousness, comprises the entire ACTUALITY of existence.
REALITY, as I define it, is the physical, psychological observation which is entirely created by the intangible imagination.
Fundamental awareness has no preconceived meaning nor any limit of any kind to the process of defining observed REALITY.
The observed REALITY is a tangible, temporal, malleable concept, individually and uniquely defined by each observer.
Each observer has complete freedom to define their own existence in any way imaginable, and to redefine it in any way.
- Anthony Chipoletti
Near-death experiences (NDEs) are often described by individuals who have come close to death or have been clinically dead and then revived. Here's a speculation on their meaning from various perspectives:
Neurological Explanation:
From a scientific viewpoint, NDEs might be explained by the brain's response to extreme stress or trauma. During such events, there could be a surge in brain chemicals like endorphins, which can induce feelings of euphoria, or temporal lobe activity might cause hallucinations akin to those reported in NDEs (tunnel vision, out-of-body experiences, seeing light, etc.).
Psychological Perspective:
Psychologically, NDEs might serve as a coping mechanism. They could be the mind's way of dealing with the fear of death. The narrative of moving towards light or meeting deceased loved ones might provide comfort, suggesting a continuation of existence beyond death. This could help individuals psychologically prepare for or recover from the trauma of nearly dying.
Spiritual or Religious Interpretation:
Many cultures and religions interpret NDEs as evidence of an afterlife or spiritual journey. These experiences often corroborate with religious beliefs about what happens after death, such as judgment, heaven, or reincarnation. People might see these events as a glimpse into the spiritual realm, providing them with a new or reinforced faith.
Cultural Influence:
The content of NDEs can significantly vary by culture. For instance, the imagery or experiences might align with cultural expectations of the afterlife or spiritual experiences, suggesting that cultural narratives play a role in shaping these experiences.
Philosophical Speculation:
Philosophically, NDEs might raise questions about consciousness and the nature of reality. Are these experiences merely brain-generated phenomena, or do they hint at a consciousness that can exist independently of the body? This touches on broader debates about dualism versus materialism in philosophy of mind.
Evolutionary Theory:
From an evolutionary standpoint, one might speculate that NDEs could have survival value. Experiencing or believing in an afterlife might reduce fear of death, encouraging behaviors that favor group survival or altruism, where individuals might risk their lives for others, believing in some form of continuity or reward post-mortem.
In summary, while we can speculate on the meaning of near-death experiences from various angles, they remain deeply personal and subjective events. The truth might lie in a combination of these interpretations or perhaps in something not yet understood by current science or philosophy. Each perspective offers a piece of the puzzle, but none fully captures the experience's essence, leaving much room for ongoing debate and research.
