Prof sees light at end of death's tunnel

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In summary, Gary Schwartz, a UA professor and director of the Center for Frontier Medicine in Biofield Science, has conducted afterlife experiments and research for seven years that he believes prove the survival of human consciousness after death. He states that when looking at all the data, the simplest and most plausible explanation is the survival of consciousness hypothesis. However, skeptics argue that these afterlife communicators could be powerful psychics who read the minds of the living. The bible also mentions the possibility of faking communication with the dead. Overall, Schwartz's research has been seen as an "infomercial" rather than conclusive evidence.
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The existence of an afterlife is a mystery that has plagued religion, philosophy and psychology since their conception - until now.

For seven years, Gary Schwartz, a UA professor and director of the Center for Frontier Medicine in Biofield Science, has been conducting afterlife experiments and research that he believes prove the survival of human consciousness after death.

"When you look at the totality of the data, the simplest and most parsimonious explanation that accounts for the largest amount of data is the survival of consciousness hypothesis," he said.[continued]

http://wildcat.arizona.edu/papers/97/102/01_3.html
 
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well...

*shakes head*

I think it is time for that south park eps...

"To my great surprise, what he does in the lab under controlled conditions is what he does on TV," Schwartz said.

... and he must think john Edward's doesn't cold read. [zz)]
 
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given that psychics really exist:

these afterlife communicators could be very powerful psychics that simply read the persons mind and says some crap based on the reading.

i believe in mind reading because of one guy: david blaine.
 
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Well you invoked that I can use biblical info, so here goes.
It is written that when we die our all our processes stop, including thought and desire. What is called “resurrection” is when we are brought back to life. Kind of like we are cloned physically and then all our thoughts, feelings, emotions, moral codes, memories and so on are reprogrammed into our various organs. We wake up with the last thought we had when we stopped living.

Can this contact with the dead be faked? Yes, and yes the bible talks of that also.

That was an interesting read as an “infomercial” I would say.
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1. What is the "death's tunnel" that the professor sees light at the end of?

The "death's tunnel" is a metaphor used to describe the transition between life and death. It is often associated with near-death experiences, where individuals report seeing a bright light at the end of a tunnel before being revived.

2. Is there scientific evidence to support the idea of a light at the end of the death's tunnel?

While there have been numerous reports of individuals experiencing a light at the end of the death's tunnel, there is currently no scientific evidence to support this phenomenon. Many researchers believe that it is a result of physiological and psychological processes during near-death experiences.

3. Can everyone see the light at the end of the death's tunnel?

No, not everyone who has a near-death experience reports seeing a light at the end of the death's tunnel. It is estimated that only about 10-20% of individuals who have near-death experiences actually report seeing a light.

4. Is the light at the end of the death's tunnel a religious or spiritual experience?

The interpretation of the light at the end of the death's tunnel varies among individuals and can be influenced by their religious or spiritual beliefs. Some may view it as a spiritual or divine experience, while others may see it as a natural occurrence within the brain.

5. Can the light at the end of the death's tunnel be explained by science?

Currently, there is no scientific explanation for the light at the end of the death's tunnel. However, many researchers are studying the phenomenon and trying to understand the underlying mechanisms behind it. Some theories suggest that it may be a result of oxygen deprivation in the brain, while others propose that it is a natural response to the fear of death.

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