The Evolution of Ideas on Brain Death and the Future of Death

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The concept of brain death and its relation to the traditional definition of death is explored. The evolving ideas of Bob, who previously argued against brain death as death, are discussed. The impact of technology on death and the potential future changes are contemplated. The podcast 'Body Electric' and its examination of how technology affects our bodies is introduced. The Sonos Move 2 speaker is praised for its versatile sound quality and portability.

This Halloween, we look at how technology is forcing us to ask: When is someone actually dead? And we look into research that is raising a further question: Could death someday be reversible?

This episode originally ran on November 22, 2022.

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