Description
Near-death experiences (NDEs) are episodes of disconnected consciousness characterized by distinctive mystical features that arise in life-threatening situations. An increasing body of research investigates whether drug-induced experiences can serve as experimental models for NDEs. In this talk, she will present recent findings spanning large-scale semantic analyses, placebo-controlled studies administering psychedelics to healthy volunteers, and within-subject surveys of individuals who have experienced both an NDE and a psychedelic state. These complementary approaches reveal substantial overlaps in phenomenology, impact, and underlying neurophysiological mechanisms, while also highlighting distinctions between NDEs and drug-induced states. Together, these findings suggest that psychedelic states may provide valuable experimental models for advancing our understanding of the fascinating phenomenon of NDEs.
Speaker bio
Location
Online via Zoom (link will be sent closer to event date upon registration)
Registration
This is a free event. You can register via the form below. Donations are welcome if you support APRA’s cause of accessible, high quality education about psychedelics and altered states of consciousness.