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February 2005 PMID 15632275

The out-of-body experience: disturbed self-processing at the temporo-parietal junction.

Olaf Blanke, Shahar Arzy

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Peak: 2 in Aug 2021
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What people are saying

The discussions fluctuate between support and skepticism, with some users emphasizing the neurological explanations and referencing scientific literature, while others dismiss the findings or challenge the interpretations, reflected in phrases like 'read the literature' and questions about naturalistic explanations, which demonstrate moderate engagement and curiosity about the topic.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussion shows mixed opinions; some acknowledge the neurobiological basis of OBEs, while others dismiss or question the research, leading to a neutral overall support.

InterestModerate interest

Participants demonstrate curiosity about the subject, with some referencing literature and asking for sources, indicating moderate engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several comments involve clarifying, sharing knowledge, and referencing scientific literature, reflecting genuine effort to understand or contest the topic.

ImpactModerate impact

The discourse highlights the relevance of the research, especially with comments emphasizing the need for scientific literacy and referencing neurological studies, suggesting moderate influence on the participants' understanding.

Abstract in brief

  • The text explains that out-of-body experiences (OBEs) challenge the traditional idea that the self and the body are united in space, by showing that people feel as if their perspective and self are separate from their physical body.
  • It presents evidence from neurology and neuroscience indicating that OBEs are caused by a failure to properly integrate sensory information at the brain area called the temporoparietal junction (TPJ).
  • This disruption at the TPJ results in various illusions, such as feeling like the self is in a different location, experiencing a different perspective, or believing one has control over actions that aren't actually happening, which together create the OBE experience.]
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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 →
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@Leophilius · X

No they don't. You should read the literature on this. Here, I'll get some for you: https://t.co/Qf6mMck7Kz https://t.co/EQP7aKXwBx https://t.co/r4A1tx9R2u https://t.co/S0Z80Hlc26

Aug 5, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,074 followers View post →
–ℏ²(∂²φ/∂t²) = –ℏ²c²∇²φ + m²c⁴φ
@Leophilius · X

Why do apologists never read the technical literature concerning subjects they consistently claim there's “no naturalistic explanation” for? https://t.co/9Kj8wbB5U8 https://t.co/EQP7aKXwBx https://t.co/r4A1tx9R2u https://t.co/Qf6mMck7Kz https://t.co/0dlY4V81J8 https://t.co/63RuPDwwfj

Feb 9, 2021 · 1 like · 1,074 followers View post →
–ℏ²(∂²φ/∂t²) = –ℏ²c²∇²φ + m²c⁴φ
@Leophilius · X

@sarahsalviander @Curious_Jonn https://t.co/EQP7aKXwBx https://t.co/kbdDRgbNtS

Aug 5, 2021 · 1 like · 1,074 followers View post →
Sammy
@NeuroSGS · X

@Jon44444444 @zaelefty @chocolatehound https://t.co/o0TnbJGXJl

May 3, 2023 · 12,127 followers View post →
Sam Gandy
@SamwiseGandy · X

@damsheno @PsychedelicsUK Not aware of any such studies. Research I'm aware of has linked OBE's to disturbed processing at the temporoparietal junction. You'd need to speak to a neuroscientist, which I'm not. https://t.co/tBVXPcTiul

Feb 15, 2023 · 2,404 followers View post →

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Sammy
@NeuroSGS · X

@Jon44444444 @zaelefty @chocolatehound https://t.co/o0TnbJGXJl

May 3, 2023 · 12,127 followers View post →
Sam Gandy
@SamwiseGandy · X

@damsheno @PsychedelicsUK Not aware of any such studies. Research I'm aware of has linked OBE's to disturbed processing at the temporoparietal junction. You'd need to speak to a neuroscientist, which I'm not. https://t.co/tBVXPcTiul

Feb 15, 2023 · 2,404 followers View post →
–ℏ²(∂²φ/∂t²) = –ℏ²c²∇²φ + m²c⁴φ
@Leophilius · X

@AtheismIsBad4u @NeuroCandies NDE's are entirely physical. In fact, we've directly reproduced their occurrence. https://t.co/EQP7aKXwBx https://t.co/r4A1tx9R2u

Apr 30, 2022 · 1,074 followers View post →
–ℏ²(∂²φ/∂t²) = –ℏ²c²∇²φ + m²c⁴φ
@Leophilius · X

@sarahsalviander @Curious_Jonn https://t.co/EQP7aKXwBx https://t.co/kbdDRgbNtS

Aug 5, 2021 · 1 like · 1,074 followers View post →
–ℏ²(∂²φ/∂t²) = –ℏ²c²∇²φ + m²c⁴φ
@Leophilius · X

No they don't. You should read the literature on this. Here, I'll get some for you: https://t.co/Qf6mMck7Kz https://t.co/EQP7aKXwBx https://t.co/r4A1tx9R2u https://t.co/S0Z80Hlc26

Aug 5, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,074 followers View post →
–ℏ²(∂²φ/∂t²) = –ℏ²c²∇²φ + m²c⁴φ
@Leophilius · X

Why do apologists never read the technical literature concerning subjects they consistently claim there's “no naturalistic explanation” for? https://t.co/9Kj8wbB5U8 https://t.co/EQP7aKXwBx https://t.co/r4A1tx9R2u https://t.co/Qf6mMck7Kz https://t.co/0dlY4V81J8 https://t.co/63RuPDwwfj

Feb 9, 2021 · 1 like · 1,074 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 →