Piers Morgan Uncensored Is There Life After Death? With Dr Michael Shermer and Dr Michael Egnor
Jul 4, 2025
Dr. Michael Egnor, a neurosurgeon and author of 'The Immortal Mind', argues for the existence of consciousness beyond the body, while Dr. Michael Shermer, an influential science writer and editor of Skeptic magazine, maintains a skeptical stance on life after death. They dive into topics like near-death experiences, the mind-body problem, and the emerging concept of digital immortality. The conversation balances personal beliefs and scientific skepticism, ultimately questioning whether technology can forge a new understanding of existence beyond mortality.
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Bias Against Non-Material Mind
- Neuroscience has a materialistic bias that suppresses discussion of non-material mind evidence.
- Renowned scientists historically supported dualism, believing mind goes beyond the brain.
Evidence Mind Exceeds Brain
- Some patients with large brain damage retain normal mind functions, challenging brain-mind completeness.
- Near-death and conjoined twins studies support the mind's existence beyond physical brain structure.
Limits of Human Understanding of Origins
- The question of what existed before the Big Bang challenges human cognition.
- We reach epistemological limits with concepts like 'before time' or 'nothing'.