September 2002 PMID 12239558

Stimulating illusory own-body perceptions.

Olaf Blanke, Stéphanie Ortigue, Theodor Landis, Margitta Seeck

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38
Peak: 2 in Sep 2025
across 6 sources since Feb 2020

Extended reach

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815

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone shows interest in how stimulating brain areas can induce illusory perceptions, with references to specific phenomena like NDEs and body illusions, demonstrating curiosity and engagement. Phrases like 'interesting breakdown' and mentions of detailed insights from neuro professor suggest moderate curiosity and reflection on the broader implications.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions reflect mixed opinions, with some posts referencing the relevance of the study and others being more neutral or indifferent.

InterestModerate interest

Several posts express curiosity, especially around the implications of body perception and neurological phenomena, indicating moderate interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Users participate by sharing thoughts, such as mentioning the significance of the 'pictures on shelves' example from the study, which shows a level of deeper engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

Overall, the discussions seem to acknowledge the importance of the research without demonstrating a consensus on its broader influence.

Abstract in brief

  • Out-of-body experiences (OBEs) involve a person's consciousness feeling detached from their body, often causing a sensation of viewing themselves from outside.
  • In a study, stimulating the right angular gyrus in the brain of an epilepsy patient repeatedly induced these OBEs, along with illusions involving body parts and sensations of movement.
  • These findings suggest that OBEs might happen when the brain fails to properly integrate sensory information from the body and inner balance systems (vestibular system).]

Top posts

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DsuCo
@DsuCo_A · X

@Suxreba Alors, c'est notamment les paroles de mon professeur de neuro que j'ai bu. En FR : https://t.co/VqaMouYUka plus détaillé, mais en Anglais : - https://t.co/sxXUqk4g41 - https://t.co/bXI4MoJtII - https://t.co/ipM1mGzh8D - https://t.co/7jF8nHL6eS

Feb 8, 2020 · 3 likes · 5 followers View post →
Tony Sobrado
@TonySobrado · X

Verified experience during clinical death: The AWARE study | Research on... https://t.co/eiHYbvic0w via @YouTube

Sep 11, 2024 · 42,093 followers View post →
Sammy
@NeuroSGS · X

@Jon44444444 @zaelefty @chocolatehound https://t.co/v4x4eCPKqC

May 3, 2023 · 12,135 followers View post →
Mind Trap
@Mindtrap028 · X

@VaingloriousApe @don_julio6 @SpeedWatkins https://t.co/5fRZFf44TM Interesting break down of a study done on the topic of NDE. "AWARE" Study. It seems to be the study that everyone is talking about when they reference "pictures on shelves".

Jan 4, 2023 · 340 followers View post →
左近治
@sakonosamu · X

尚、こちらの論文では更に、脳の角回を刺激すると幽体離脱の様な現象を確認できるという報告が。 Stimulating illusory own-body perceptions (2002) Olaf Blanke 1, Stéphanie Ortigue, Theodor Landis, Margitta Seeck DOI: 10.1038/419269a https://t.co/8ycIK3bP8Q

Jan 17, 2025 · 240 followers View post →
国試に出ない医学知識Bot
@kokushinidenai · X

Blanke O, Ortigue S, Landis T, Seeck M. Stimulating illusory own-body perceptions. Nature. 2002;419(6904):269‐270. doi:10.1038/419269a

Jun 12, 2020 · 161 followers View post →

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左近治
@sakonosamu · X

尚、こちらの論文では更に、脳の角回を刺激すると幽体離脱の様な現象を確認できるという報告が。 Stimulating illusory own-body perceptions (2002) Olaf Blanke 1, Stéphanie Ortigue, Theodor Landis, Margitta Seeck DOI: 10.1038/419269a https://t.co/8ycIK3bP8Q

Jan 17, 2025 · 240 followers View post →
Tony Sobrado
@TonySobrado · X

Verified experience during clinical death: The AWARE study | Research on... https://t.co/eiHYbvic0w via @YouTube

Sep 11, 2024 · 42,093 followers View post →
Sammy
@NeuroSGS · X

@Jon44444444 @zaelefty @chocolatehound https://t.co/v4x4eCPKqC

May 3, 2023 · 12,135 followers View post →
Mind Trap
@Mindtrap028 · X

@VaingloriousApe @don_julio6 @SpeedWatkins https://t.co/5fRZFf44TM Interesting break down of a study done on the topic of NDE. "AWARE" Study. It seems to be the study that everyone is talking about when they reference "pictures on shelves".

Jan 4, 2023 · 340 followers View post →
国試に出ない医学知識Bot
@kokushinidenai · X

Blanke O, Ortigue S, Landis T, Seeck M. Stimulating illusory own-body perceptions. Nature. 2002;419(6904):269‐270. doi:10.1038/419269a

Jun 12, 2020 · 161 followers View post →
DsuCo
@DsuCo_A · X

@Suxreba Alors, c'est notamment les paroles de mon professeur de neuro que j'ai bu. En FR : https://t.co/VqaMouYUka plus détaillé, mais en Anglais : - https://t.co/sxXUqk4g41 - https://t.co/bXI4MoJtII - https://t.co/ipM1mGzh8D - https://t.co/7jF8nHL6eS

Feb 8, 2020 · 3 likes · 5 followers View post →