An inside look at the near-death experience
Survivors of near-death experiences (NDEs) often describe having an ethereal, almost spiritual encounter as their bodies shut down: they see bright lights, have out-of-body experiences, and even undergo 'life reviews'.
While these accounts are typically dismissed as hallucinations, dreams, or tricks of a dying brain, researchers at NYU Langone Health, led by Dr. Sam Parnia, say they may have an explanation for NDEs.
Written and filmed by Sanjana Bhambhani
Edited by Ingrid Holmquist
Producers: Natalia Guerrero and Anna Bressanin
Special thanks to Tom Heyden
