Scientists have captured unusual brain activity in patients who were clinically dead, sparking debate about the existence of souls. Anesthesiologist and professor Dr. Stuart Hameroff believes that consciousness happens at a deeper quantum level and could be what he calls the “soul.”
Dr. Hameroff discussed his theory on a recent documentary series, saying that when the brain stops functioning, the microtubules lose their quantum state but can still distribute and dissipate to the universe. If revived, this information can go back into the microtubules, allowing patients to recall near-death experiences.
However, most scientists attribute consciousness to complex interactions within the brain’s neural networks. A study from 2009 found that when critically ill patients’ brains were analyzed as they approached death, they showed brief but high-frequency activity linked to conscious thought and awareness.
While the study’s findings are intriguing, researchers emphasize that there is no confirmation of souls leaving the body. They suggest that the observed activity could be due to oxygen deprivation or electrical interference from sensors.
The debate raises questions about what happens to consciousness when we die. While some find comfort in the idea that something continues beyond physical death, others rely on scientific explanations for near-death experiences.
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14410285/Scientists-capture-end-life-brain-activity-prove-humans-souls.html