Brain Sci July 2021 PMID 34356163

Losing the Self in Near-Death Experiences: The Experience of Ego-Dissolution.

Charlotte Martial, Géraldine Fontaine, Olivia Gosseries, Robin Carhart-Harris, Christopher Timmermann, Steven Laureys, Héléna Cassol

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What people are saying

Responses tend to express curiosity and support, as seen with phrases like 'Big thanks' and mentions of learning about assessments of ego-dissolution, which show engagement and interest. The tone varies from enthusiastic acknowledgments to neutral references, reflecting moderate impact and engagement levels in understanding or emphasizing the importance of ego-dissolution in NDEs.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions reflect a positive or neutral stance towards the article, with some expressing curiosity or support for its findings on ego dissolution in NDEs.

InterestHigh interest

The majority of posts show high interest, often highlighting the intriguing nature of ego-dissolution and related phenomena in near-death experiences.

EngagementModerate engagement

Engagement levels are moderate, with some posts sharing praise or including references to shared sources, while others are brief acknowledgments with limited depth.

ImpactModerate impact

While discussions are generally positive, the overall perceived impact remains moderate, indicating some recognition of the article's contribution but limited transformative claims.

Abstract in brief

  • Many people who experience a near-death experience (NDE) report a disrupted sense of their own self, often feeling ego dissolution.
  • In a survey of 100 NDE experiencers, the majority experienced significant ego dissociation, which was linked to feelings of out-of-body experiences and unity with surroundings.
  • The study found that ego dissolution was a common feature of NDEs and correlated with the intensity of out-of-body sensations and a sense of connectedness, highlighting how NDEs can alter one's sense of self.]

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Robin Carhart-Harris
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Big thanks to @cmartial_ for including @neurodelia and me on this! "Losing the Self in Near-Death Experiences: The Experience of Ego-Dissolution" https://t.co/LTfHs7V5Yh via @MDPIOpenAccess

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New NDE Study | Losing the Self in Near-Death Experiences: The Experience of Ego-Dissolution | https://t.co/EHSqdP2KKI | #NDEs #study #consciousness

Jul 17, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 5,451 followers View post →
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New NDE Paper | Losing the Self in Near-Death Experiences: The Experience of Ego-Dissolution | https://t.co/TJXvpG7KuM | #NDEs #afterlife #consciousness

Aug 10, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 5,451 followers View post →
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Thea Snow
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One of the things I love about Twitter is the unexpected places I end up. Learning this morning that there are assessments around Ego-Dissolution and Ego-Inflation, as well as a Nature-Relatedness Scale which measures self-identification with nature https://t.co/7kDp8Khl5Q

Jul 31, 2021 · 1 like · 5,227 followers View post →
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RT @neardeath: New NDE Paper | Losing the Self in Near-Death Experiences: The Experience of Ego-Dissolution | https://t.co/TJXvpG7KuM | #ND…

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RT @neardeath: New NDE Paper | Losing the Self in Near-Death Experiences: The Experience of Ego-Dissolution | https://t.co/TJXvpG7KuM | #ND…

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@neardeath · X

New NDE Paper | Losing the Self in Near-Death Experiences: The Experience of Ego-Dissolution | https://t.co/TJXvpG7KuM | #NDEs #afterlife #consciousness

Aug 10, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 5,451 followers View post →
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Losing the Self in Near-Death Experiences: The Experience of Ego-Dissolution https://t.co/IU1MP7xmkt

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Cyril Costines
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RT @RCarhartHarris: Big thanks to @cmartial_ for including @neurodelia and me on this! "Losing the Self in Near-Death Experiences: The Exp…

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D. Parker Kelley
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RT @RCarhartHarris: Big thanks to @cmartial_ for including @neurodelia and me on this! "Losing the Self in Near-Death Experiences: The Exp…

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RT @RCarhartHarris: Big thanks to @cmartial_ for including @neurodelia and me on this! "Losing the Self in Near-Death Experiences: The Exp…

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Robin Carhart-Harris
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Big thanks to @cmartial_ for including @neurodelia and me on this! "Losing the Self in Near-Death Experiences: The Experience of Ego-Dissolution" https://t.co/LTfHs7V5Yh via @MDPIOpenAccess

Aug 3, 2021 · 40 likes · 7 shares · 64,896 followers View post →
Thea Snow
@theasnow · X

One of the things I love about Twitter is the unexpected places I end up. Learning this morning that there are assessments around Ego-Dissolution and Ego-Inflation, as well as a Nature-Relatedness Scale which measures self-identification with nature https://t.co/7kDp8Khl5Q

Jul 31, 2021 · 1 like · 5,227 followers View post →
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RT @neardeath: New NDE Study | Losing the Self in Near-Death Experiences: The Experience of Ego-Dissolution | https://t.co/EHSqdP2KKI | #ND…

Jul 18, 2021 · 1 share · 98 followers View post →
Near-Death News
@neardeath · X

New NDE Study | Losing the Self in Near-Death Experiences: The Experience of Ego-Dissolution | https://t.co/EHSqdP2KKI | #NDEs #study #consciousness

Jul 17, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 5,451 followers View post →