Reflections on Near-Death Experiences Through Quantum Physics

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The chapter explores the phenomenon of near-death experiences where individuals see deceased loved ones, offering personal anecdotes and discussions on the possibilities of an afterlife. Through the lens of quantum physics, the conversation delves into the intricate connections between consciousness, quantum mechanics, and the potential continuity of quantum information beyond death.

On a June night several years ago, Sebastian Junger, bestselling author of "The Perfect Storm" and co-director of the Oscar-nominated documentary "Restrepo," lay on an operating table, dying. An undiagnosed aneurysm in his pancreatic artery had ruptured, flooding his abdominal cavity with blood. His odds of survival were between 10 and 20 percent. "I said, 'Doc, you got to hurry. You're losing me right now. I'm going.'" This near-death experience inspired him to embark on a scientific, philosophical, and profoundly personal exploration of what happens after we die. His new book is "In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife."

Host: Caleb Bissinger

Guest: Sebastian Junger

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