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The Next Big Idea

AFTERLIFE: Sebastian Junger’s Journey to the Edge and Back

May 23, 2024
01:03:45
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Bestselling author Sebastian Junger shares his near-death experience and exploration of the afterlife. He delves into near-death encounters, reflection on risk in journalism, and the impact of surviving a life-threatening event. Through personal anecdotes and scientific research, he challenges conventional views on mortality and consciousness.
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  • Surviving a near-death experience sparked Sebastian Junger's profound exploration of the afterlife concept.
  • Facing mortality led Junger to confront anxiety and denial, reshaping his perspective on life-threatening situations.

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Sebastian Younger's Near Death Experience

Sebastian Younger recounts a near-death experience after a ruptured aneurysm in his pancreatic artery. Facing death, he saw a black pit pulling him in, leading him to a profound realization of mortality. Despite surviving, the experience left him questioning existence and sparked an investigation into scientific evidence of an afterlife.

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