Short Wave This Sausage-Shaped Part Of Your Brain Causes Out-Of-Body Experiences
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Aug 4, 2023 
Jon Hamilton, an NPR science correspondent, dives into the mystery of out-of-body experiences and reveals the specific brain region responsible for this sensation. He discusses how various triggers, from near-death experiences to psychedelics, can lead to these incredible feelings of detachment. The conversation also touches on the anterior precuneus's role in shaping self-perception and its potential in treating depression, shining a light on how understanding our brain can unlock new therapeutic possibilities.
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The Accidental Discovery
- A man experienced unusual epileptic seizures that altered his sense of self.
- This led to the discovery of a specific brain area linked to out-of-body experiences.
PMC and Out-of-Body Experiences
- Stimulating the postural medial cortex (PMC) can induce out-of-body experiences.
- This suggests the PMC plays a key role in our sense of physical self.
The Anterior Precuneus
- The anterior precuneus, a part of the PMC, is crucial for our physical self.
- Stimulating this specific area consistently caused changes in the sense of physical self.