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In the discussion of their article on near death experiences (NDE) van Lommel et al (2001) write that ".. with lack of evidence for any other theories for NDE, the thus far assumed, but never proven, concept that consciousness and memories are localized in the brain should be discussed. How could a clear consciousness outside one's body be experienced at the moment that the brain no longer functions during a period of clin...
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Similar results might be obtained from study of persons with vasovagal syncope (vvs). (I have very occasional episodes of vvs associated with swallowing.)
The initial feeling of awakening after vvs is almost indescribable, and different from the feeling of awakening from sleep. The first stage is an extraordinary feeling of well-being, almost of euphoria, quickly followed by the return of normal consciousness. I...
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