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When We Die

How We're Wired

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The Meaning of Near-Death Experiences

The brain is not dead during near-death, says neurophysiologist Kevin Nelson. The transition between waking and REM consciousness is physiologically best understood of all the transitions. Some individuals are predisposed to having a mixing and blending of these two conscious states. Olaf Sartis: We have three physiologic states where we can achieve awareness.

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