Near-Death Experience: Out-of-Body and Out-of-Brain?
Review of General Psychology March 1, 2011 Christian Agrillo 56 citations
Near-death experiences (NDEs) are profound subjective events reported by patients who come close to death, often featuring bright lights and tunnels. While some interpret these recurring elements as evidence of an afterlife, their origin remains unclear, with both biological and psychological explanations proposed. This review examines the main features of NDEs, current scientific explanations, and the theoretical debate surrounding the phenomenon, highlighting it as a key topic in cognitive neuroscience.