To The Best Of Our Knowledge Beyond Death
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May 17, 2025 
Sebastian Junger, an acclaimed journalist and author, shares his reflections on mortality and the afterlife, stemming from his own near-death experiences. Sam Parnia, an intensive care doctor at NYU, reveals groundbreaking research on near-death phenomena and how science is reshaping our understanding of life and death. They explore harrowing personal stories, the implications of consciousness during dying, and the transformative insights gained from encounters with deceased loved ones, prompting us to rethink our existential beliefs.
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Sebastian Junger's Near-Death Story
- Sebastian Junger had an aneurysm rupturing and experienced a terrifying near-death episode where he saw his dead father and a dark pit.
- Despite being a rationalist atheist, he confronted the prospect of death with fear and later reflected deeply on the experience.
Sebastian's Near-Death Medical Crisis
- Sebastian's aneurysm caused severe hemorrhagic shock; he nearly died en route to hospital without cell service for help.
- At the hospital, he experienced vivid encounters with death while medics fought to save him.
Quantum Insights on Near-Death Experiences
- Near-death experiences (NDEs) around the world show remarkable consistency, challenging simple brain-chemistry explanations.
- Quantum physics may offer insights as consciousness behaves differently with/without observation, hinting at expanded post-death states.
