This is Love What Happens Next
Nov 6, 2024
Join journalist Sebastian Junger, renowned for his immersive war reporting, as he shares his near-death experience after a medical emergency. He recounts a poignant encounter with his deceased father and the haunting sensation of a black void. Joining him are Dr. Sam Parnia, a physician investigating near-death experiences, and neurologist Jima Borjigan, who discusses brain activity during dying. Together, they explore the science and history of near-death phenomena and how these profound encounters shape our understanding of life and death.
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Near-Death In A Remote Cabin
- Sebastian Junger described sudden abdominal pain in the woods that led to an emergency and ICU stay.
- He recalls seeing a black pit and his dead father asking him to come with him before losing consciousness.
Waking Up To Confirmed Survival
- While prepped for a blood transfusion, Junger sensed a black void pulling him in and then woke up in the ICU the next morning.
- He immediately told his wife he had seen his dead father and worried he might have imagined it later.
Common Patterns In Near-Death Experiences
- Near-death experiences show consistent themes across cultures: tunnels, life reviews, and encounters with the dead.
- These recurring elements suggest a shared physiological or psychological process, not just isolated hallucinations.
