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"The theoretical significance of out-of-body experiences in blind people is explored. In this context I report results of a survey of a small sample of blind adults. It is concluded that we have yet to locate a case of an out-of-body experience in the blind that has critical implications for the interpretation of the experience among the general population" (abstract).
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This paper assesses the reliability of The Life, Death, and Transition Workshop conducted by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross with the Alexander Spirituality Change Survey. "Significant positive change in spirituality by attendees was reported and appeared to be sustained over time" (abstract).
Date: June 1982
Creator: Alexander, John B. & Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth
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This paper by Evan Harris Walker comments on Janusz Slawinski's paper named "Electromagnetic Radiation and the Afterlife." It states the shortcomings of Slawinski's electromagnetic radiation argument by specifying a variety of points that run counter to the argument's physical possibility.
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This paper by Hoyt Edge comments on Janusz Slawinski's paper "Electromagnetic Radiation and the Afterlife" by looking at Slawinski's arguments from a logical and structural point of view. Edge points out the logical shortcomings of Slawinski's arguments, and criticizes Slawinski for making bold claims upon lacking evidence. Edge gives credit to Slawinski for continuing the conversation about the afterlife, however.
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This paper by Steven M. Rosen comments on Janusz Slawinski's paper named "Electromagnetic Radiation And The Afterlife." This paper contains three critiques of an empirical, philosophical, and mathematical nature, respectively.
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This paper by Keith Harary addresses Janusz Slawinki's paper "Electromagnetic Radiation And The Afterlife." Harary expresses why he remains unconvinced by Slawinski's electromagnetic radiation argument.
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This article discusses the possibility that electromagnetic radiation could contain and transmit the essence of consciousness after the body's death, allowing consciousness to continue beyond the body's death.
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This paper is a response from Janusz Slawinski to commentaries on their original paper titled "Electromagnetic Radiation and The Afterlife." Slawinski elaborates on more information to respond to other peoples' critiques.
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This paper commends Janusz Slawinski for their paper "Electromagnetic Radiation And The Afterlife" for proposing provocative questions, and proceeds to provide a list of questions to refocus Slawinski's inquiry into this topic.
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This paper discusses the out-of-body experience (OBE) as a common human experience that goes beyond psychopathology or mental imagery. The paper also discusses the possibility of OBE projectors being detectable outside of their body.
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This paper addresses the connection that science has to philosophy and the use of presuppositions. The author critiques Slawinski's paper titled "Electromagnetic Radiation And The Afterlife" by pointing out a variety of flaws in Slawinski's reasoning.
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This article speculates that anesthetics can influence the kind of NDE that someone has, and cause a potentially life-long negative view about life after the NDE occurs.
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Letter from V. Krishnan to the editor discussing a theory of death and reincarnation that implies a process amenable to empirical investigation.
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"Comatose subjects experience pleasant unaroused affects such as tranquility, serenity, peacefulness, and relaxation, more frequently and more intensely than they experience aroused feelings or differentiated emotions. I suggest that consciousness is not disconnected by coma, but rather is potentiated following complete blockage of the brain's information channels" (abstract).
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This paper discusses near-death experiencers and "general guidelines and specific interventions, developed at an interdisciplinary conference, to assist NDErs in coping with psychological difficulties following their experiences" (abstract).
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This paper proposes "cross-cultural counseling and world views" as an effort to improve therapeutic models for aiding near-death experiencers (NDErs). The parameters of the cross-cultural counseling method are established, and potential counterarguments are addressed.
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"Children who brush death, nearly die, or who are pronounced clinically dead but later revive have a much higher incidence of near-death experiences (NDEs) than do adults. Although excellent research now exists on children's cases, there have been discrepancies. I suggest that we need to broaden the range of observations on children's NDEs and reconsider what is known about children and the near-death phenomenon" (abstract).
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This paper comments on potential connections between electromagnetic radiation's influence on human biology, and the ramifications of the afterlife.
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This paper discusses Rupert Sheldrake's comments about Dr. J. Slawinski's paper "Electromagnetic Radiation And The Afterlife." Sheldrake proposes ideas that disagree with Slawinski's paper.
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The author of the article critiques Bette Furn's paper in an effort to provide better strategies for helping people that have had near-death experiences (NDEs), and presents an alternative perspective from someone who has experienced an NDE.
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Obituary for Rhea White, the founder and director of the Exceptional Human Experience Network. The text describes her professional career and publications.
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This paper addresses Bette Furn's article "Adjustment and the Near-Death Experience" from two perspectives that the author possesses. The author is a social worker and a near-death experiencer. The author points out some limitations of Furn's argument.
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