10% Happier with Dan Harris What Happened When A Skeptical Reporter Decided To Investigate The Afterlife | Sebastian Junger
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May 20, 2024 
Sebastian Junger, an award-winning journalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author, shares his transformative near-death experience after a health crisis. He discusses the mysteries of consciousness and quantum physics, questioning the nature of life after death. The conversation highlights the importance of human connection, gratitude, and being present in our lives. Junger encourages finding awe in everyday moments, blending personal anecdotes with profound existential insights that challenge our understanding of existence.
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Near-Death Experience
- Sebastian Junger, after leaving war reporting and starting a family, nearly died from a ruptured aneurysm.
- This experience, involving intense pain and a vision of his deceased father, deeply affected him.
Unexpected Vision
- Sebastian Junger, despite being an atheist, had a near-death experience (NDE) involving his deceased father.
- During the experience, his father comforted him.
Journalistic Inquiry
- Junger's near-death experience prompted him to investigate NDEs as a journalist.
- His research was driven by a need to understand his experience and find peace.
