Ologies with Alie Ward Quasithanatology (NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES) with Bruce Greyson
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Dec 13, 2023 
A world-renowned psychiatrist and neurobiologist, Bruce Greyson, discusses brain activity during death, out of body experiments, time dilation, deathbed visions, neurotransmitters, party drugs, and the difference between religion and spirituality. He shares his research on near-death experiences and explores the impact of NDEs on attitudes towards life and the portrayal of NDEs in media. A fascinating and thought-provoking episode.
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Initial Spark
- Bruce Greyson's interest in NDEs began with a patient who, while seemingly unconscious, accurately recounted a conversation he had with her roommate.
- This sparked his curiosity and led him to investigate these phenomena further.
NDE Prevalence and Memory
- Studies show that 10-20% of people who have cardiac arrest report NDEs.
- NDE memories are vivid and unchanging, unlike typical memories, suggesting a profound impact.
The Flapping Surgeon
- A truck driver, during bypass surgery, reported seeing his surgeon flapping his arms like a bird.
- The surgeon confirmed this idiosyncratic habit, done to avoid contamination, validating the out-of-body observation.