Sam Parnia

Sebastian Junger, an acclaimed journalist and author, shares his reflections on mortality and the afterlife, stemming from his own near-death experiences. Sam Parnia, an intensive care doctor at NYU, reveals groundbreaking research on near-death phenomena and how science is reshaping our understanding of life and death. They explore harrowing personal stories, the implications of consciousness during dying, and the transformative insights gained from encounters with deceased loved ones, prompting us to rethink our existential beliefs.

In this engaging discussion, Sam Parnia, an Associate Professor of Medicine at NYU Langone and author of Lucid Dying, challenges our understanding of death. He explores revolutionary research that suggests the possibility of reviving those declared dead and delves into intriguing near-death experiences that reveal heightened brain activity at life’s edge. Parnia raises profound ethical questions, discusses the evolving perceptions of consciousness, and underscores the significance of scientific inquiry in redefining life, death, and our purpose.

Join journalist Sebastian Junger, renowned for his immersive war reporting, as he shares his near-death experience after a medical emergency. He recounts a poignant encounter with his deceased father and the haunting sensation of a black void. Joining him are Dr. Sam Parnia, a physician investigating near-death experiences, and neurologist Jima Borjigan, who discusses brain activity during dying. Together, they explore the science and history of near-death phenomena and how these profound encounters shape our understanding of life and death.