La noción de vida después de la muerte es común en las doctrinas teológicas basadas en experiencias cercanas a la muerte. Pero se ha demostrado que estas experiencias son por un funcionamiento anormal del cerebro y que se pueden inducir artificialmente. https://t.co/kW8ZLbkiSk
There is nothing paranormal about near-death experiences: how neuroscience can explain seeing bright lights, meeting the dead, or being convinced you are one of them.
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The overall sentiment shows strong agreement with the article, exemplified by comments like 'There is nothing paranormal about near-death experiences' and references to scientific literature, which demonstrate deep engagement with the neurobiological explanations. Words like 'supported by literature' and phrases like 'brain activity, not supernatural events' emphasize the intent to clarify misconceptions and reinforce scientific consensus.
Most discussions strongly support the article's claim that NDEs are explained by neuroscience, emphasizing scientific evidence and literature.
Posts express moderate interest, especially through references to research and explanations, though some dismiss the topic as trivial or already understood.
Many comments delve into detailed explanations and cite sources, reflecting deep engagement with the scientific content.
The discussions highlight that the article significantly influences views on NDEs, shifting perceptions from paranormal to scientific understanding.
Abstract in brief
- Near-death experiences (NDEs) are often mistaken for paranormal phenomena, but neuroscience explains them as normal brain responses during trauma.
- Common NDE features like seeing bright lights, meeting the dead, or feeling love are actually caused by brain activity, not supernatural events.
- Research indicates that NDEs result from brain functions going astray in stressful situations, debunking the idea that they are evidence of an afterlife or paranormal activity.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky7. Mobbs, D. & Watt, C. (2011). There is nothing paranormal about near-death experiences: How neuroscience can explain seeing bright lights, meeting the dead, or being convinced you are one of them. Trends in Cognitive Sciences. Psikoloji ve Ölüm Korkusu ⬇️
@JattoniDallAsen @beretta_gio Le spiegazioni ci sono: https://t.co/7LQ1EAO4aw Riguardano la biologia pero'. Niente di banale, e' tutto fantasticamente complesso. es: https://t.co/uZSIsRcIjL
RT @AteoTube: @JattoniDallAsen @beretta_gio Le spiegazioni ci sono: https://t.co/7LQ1EAO4aw Riguardano la biologia pero'. Niente di banale,…
@reina_padua @Juakins No hay nada de paranormal en las experiencias ECM que la ciencia no pueda explicar. https://t.co/8vXT1d6fH2
RT @ChrisAlgieba: La noción de vida después de la muerte es común en las doctrinas teológicas basadas en experiencias cercanas a la muerte.…
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7. Mobbs, D. & Watt, C. (2011). There is nothing paranormal about near-death experiences: How neuroscience can explain seeing bright lights, meeting the dead, or being convinced you are one of them. Trends in Cognitive Sciences. Psikoloji ve Ölüm Korkusu ⬇️
There is nothing paranormal about near-death experiences: how neuroscience can explain seeing bright lights, meeting the dead, or being convinced ... - PubMed argues that NDEs are manifestations of normal brain function gone awry during trauma, not evidence of an afterlife.
Near-death experiences are 'electrical surge in dying brain' - BBC News What is going on during a near-death experience? | HowStuffWorks Near-death experience - Wikipedia There is nothing paranormal about near-death experiences: how neuroscience can explain seeing
@reina_padua @Juakins No hay nada de paranormal en las experiencias ECM que la ciencia no pueda explicar. https://t.co/8vXT1d6fH2
@kidmaryann1 @pastorlocke I'm just going to leave this here regarding the claim that near-death experiences are evidence for afterlives. https://t.co/Xa3aN1Ji9m
@vexentine @SydneyLWatson @Ycats1199 @stillgray ...literature. (https://t.co/HYTcgejiPv) Did you not read the article however? Because it's heavily supported by the available literature. In fact let's look at source 10. Which is used to understand the neurobiological mechanisms of nde's. (https://t.co/itOCkVQwCR) It goes...
RT @ChrisAlgieba: La noción de vida después de la muerte es común en las doctrinas teológicas basadas en experiencias cercanas a la muerte.…
La noción de vida después de la muerte es común en las doctrinas teológicas basadas en experiencias cercanas a la muerte. Pero se ha demostrado que estas experiencias son por un funcionamiento anormal del cerebro y que se pueden inducir artificialmente. https://t.co/kW8ZLbkiSk
RT @AteoTube: @JattoniDallAsen @beretta_gio Le spiegazioni ci sono: https://t.co/7LQ1EAO4aw Riguardano la biologia pero'. Niente di banale,…
@JattoniDallAsen @beretta_gio Le spiegazioni ci sono: https://t.co/7LQ1EAO4aw Riguardano la biologia pero'. Niente di banale, e' tutto fantasticamente complesso. es: https://t.co/uZSIsRcIjL
Sorry folks, there is nothing paranormal about near-death experience [Mobbs & Watt, Trends Cogn Sci. 2011]. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21852181