Neuroscience
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Part of Near Death Experiences
30 moments in this segment.
- - Michael Shermer Out of Body Experiment. Michael Shermer travels to Laurentian University in Sudbury, Canada, to strap on the "God Helmet" in neuroscientist Michael Persinger's lab that duplicates out-of-body experiences, near-death experiences, alien abductions, and other paranormal phenomena.
- - NDE Debate: Alex Tsakiris vs. Steven Novella. Steven Novella, neurologist, answers Alex Tsakiris’s questions on the points where the published findings pull against each other, and what each piece of work counts as evidence.
- - Dr Steven Novella Dead Wrong on Near Death Experience Research Skeptiko Alex Tsakiris. Skeptiko show considers claims of Yale University Neurologist regarding near-death experience research. Steven Novella is a neurologist.
- - Christof Koch - Is Life After Death Possible?. Christof Koch, neuroscientist, sets out the question of survival after death, and why the same body of reports supports opposite conclusions.
- - Seeking I / The Status of NDE Science from a Neuroscientific Position with Dr Mario Beauregard. Beauregard participated in a dialogue with the Dalai Lama in regard to the science of mind (Melbourne, Australia).
- - What Happens When We Die? | Penny Sartori in conversation with Maitreyabandhu. The Nature of Mind project is a 6-month season of events featuring prominent psychologists, neuroscientists, and meditators; including interactive seminars, meditation masterclasses, and retreats. Penny Sartori is a nurse researcher.
- - Lucid Dying: Exploring Brain and Consciousness at the End of Life. A recording of our 2022 Brain Awareness Week Panel Discussion, where we chat about topics related to what happens to our brain, mind, and consciousness as we die. Sam Parnia is a resuscitation researcher.
- - Theories of Consciousness, Rogue Phenomena & a Detailed History of Psi Research with Dr. Ed Kelly. His major research interests include the mind/brain relationship and cognitive neuroscience, with a particular emphasis on phenomena that challenge current neuroscientific dogma. Edward Kelly is a psychologist.
- - Interview with Ed Kelly re Irreducible Mind, Beyond Physicalism, and Consciousness Unbound - Part 3. Edward Kelly, psychologist, sets out the argument that the reports follow from ordinary physiology.
- - Edward Kelly, PhD: Prof. of Research, UVA Division of Perceptual Studies. Kelly is an experimental psychologist and a neuroscientist. Kelly is especially interested in using our neuroimaging lab to study extrasensory states and psi processes.
- - Near-Death Experience from Lightning Strike Transformed Me into a Pianist | Tony Cicoria NDE Story. Tony Cicoria, an orthopedic surgeon, recounts his profound near-death experience (NDE) after being struck by lightning in 1994.
- - Terminal Lucidity - What We See as We Die with Neuroscientist Dr. Marjorie Woollacott. Marjorie Woollacott at the 2024 IANDS conference. Woollacott is an Emeritus Professor of Human Physiology, and a member of the Institute of Neuroscience, at the University of Oregon.
- - Studying Recalled Experiences of Death. Along with the review of over 1000 cases of recalled experiences of death, these discussions form the foundational context for the Parnia et al. 2022 paper, 'Guidelines and standards for the study of death and recalled experiences of death'.
- - Out-of-Body Experiences: A Convergence of Psychology, Spirituality, and Neuroscience with Dr. Weiler. Research suggests that OBEs can profoundly impact individuals’ perspectives on life and death, fostering a sense of interconnectedness and transforming their spiritual beliefs.
- - An Open-Ended Conversation with Ed Kelly. His long quest for knowledge has pointed him toward a worldview he calls evolutionary panentheism. Edward Kelly is a psychologist.
- - Michael Egnor X Christof Koch X Michael Shermer | A Debate on the Mind, Soul, and the Afterlife. The Michael Shermer Show # 527 A debate on the mind, soul, consciousness, and the afterlife.
- - Charlotte Martial, PhD. Her contributions to the field have been recognized with awards, including the prestigious International Brain Injury Association (IBIA) Young Investigator Award. Charlotte Martial is a neuropsychologist.
- - Out of body experiences with Dr Marjorie Woollacott. Marjorie Woollacott bridges millennia of wisdom and cutting-edge research, revealing powerful parallels between 9th, 10th century Kashmiri Shaivism and modern idealist philosophy.
- - The Pam Reynolds Case (1991): The Surgery That Shut Down the Brain | Documented Medical Mystery. In 1991, doctors performed one of the most extreme and risky brain surgeries ever attempted.
- - 🔥 Art Bell EXPOSES the Most Documented Near-Death Experience Ever 👁️⚡ | Pam Reynolds (2001). On December 6, 2001, Art Bell aired what many consider the most compelling Near-Death Experience ever documented.
- - Eben Alexander Presentation - Princeton University. Drawing from both neuroscience and personal experience, he explores the intersection of consciousness, science, and spiritual reality, challenging the idea that the mind is purely material and inviting a deeper conversation about the nature of existence. Eben Alexander is a neurosurgeon.
- - What if the Brain Doesn’t Create Consciousness? Irreducible Mind & Beyond Physicalism | Edward Kelly. For over a century, neuroscience has assumed that consciousness is generated by the brain. Edward Kelly is a psychologist.
- - S4E28 - Encore Episode: Dr. Marjorie Woollacott on consciousness, NDEs, and terminal lucidity. This conversation invites listeners to set aside fixed beliefs about both science and religion and to listen with curiosity to the research, the clinical implications, and the human stories that continue to emerge.
- - Neuroscientist on Life After Death and Intuition | Marjorie Woollacott, Ph.D.. Woollacott was a complete materialist who believed the brain creates consciousness until a meditation initiation changed everything. Her worldview shifted overnight, though it took 25 years to integrate her neuroscience career with her meditation practice.
- - End-of-life experiences - 15th Bial Foundation Symposium Behind and Beyond the Brain (subtitles EN). The 15th “Behind and Beyond the Brain” Symposium took place at Casa do Médico, Porto, from April 8-11, 2026.
- - Peter Fenwick M.D., F.R.C. Psych. "In memory". Fenwick speaks about visions and our pets in the afterlife. His work saved many lives and helped 1000’s of families prepare.
- - Christof Koch, PhD on Neuroscience, Consciousness, Near-Death Experiences, and Physicalism | FTM 004. Our guest on this episode is Christof Koch, PhD. A physicist and neurobiologist, Christof was a professor of biology and engineering for more than 25 years at Caltech.
- - The Reality of Death | The Pam Reynolds Case That Still Baffles Science. During the operation, her heart was temporarily stopped, her body was cooled, and blood circulation to her brain was halted. After recovering, Pam claimed she watched the entire surgery from above and accurately described surgical instruments and conversations inside the operating room.
- - Episode 191 - Marjorie Woollacott - Infinite Awareness - Consciousness Beyond Biology. Woolcott shares her journey from a materialist neuroscientist to a pioneer in the exploration of consciousness. Prepare to be fascinated by stories of profound spiritual awakenings, the intersection of science and spirituality, and the exploration of what makes us truly human. Marjorie Woollacott is a neuroscientist.
- - What Did Pam Reynolds Experience? | A Mysterious Near-Death Experience | Talash Digital. During a highly unusual medical procedure, Reynolds was reported to have experienced events that raised profound questions about awareness and perception while her brain activity was being closely monitored.