Episode 55 - The Light at the End of the Tunnel: Near Death Experiences
Squaring the Strange · Celestia Ward
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Show Notes
First we say a mixed farewell to Art Bell, radio host and conspiracy monger. Then we discuss the Near-Death Experience phenomenon, or NDEs. We go from Hollywood fan theories to real medical history and fear of premature burial. We touch on how children's NDEs are shaped and exploited by adults. Then our special guest, Margaret Downey, discusses her non-religious journey of understanding her NDE. To wrap up, Celestia examines a UK nurse's "experiment" to find evidence that patients really do sometimes float above their own bodies.