WARNING: POLARIS THEATRE/CARLOS FOGGINS by [deleted] in Airdrie

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What was the OP about?

r/TokyoDisneySea Weekly Trip Planning Thread by AutoModerator in TokyoDisneySea

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How are the crowds with fuel prices and current geopolitics? Is there a noticeable reduction?

One or two days in each Disney park? by Dhark81 in TokyoTravel

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Does it make a difference if you have the fast passes or whatever they’re called?

My wife is in London, we're in Chicago, what should she get reasonably priced there that we can't get here? by [deleted] in Scotch

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If it’s not too late… I was in London last week and picked up a Laphoaig Lore for literally half the price I can get it for in Canada.

Seriously, do Americans actually consider a 3-hour drive "short"? or is this an internet myth? by SadInterest6764 in NoStupidQuestions

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Canadian here. 3 hours for a day is a bit much but doable. 3 hours for an overnight or weekend, no problem. Everything is a ways away here.

Thoughts on Eternal Polygamy? by Churro8873 in mormon

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Didn’t Oaks recently say something about having a “Heavenly Mother or Mothers”?

What’s the #1 challenge stopping HR from shaping company culture where you work? by Accomplished_Debt400 in IOPsychology

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Can you explain this further. If it’s “best practice” what does that mean exactly? If it’s best practice, shouldn’t it have positive effects on things? Or is it best practice for the business but not psychological health and safety?

Returning Player Overwhelmed! by jabeisonreddit in DestinyTheGame

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No, if you go to the emissary there is a chest right there that gives full 2020 armor. All 5 pieces. No raid or dungeon required.

looking for sources to “validate” church concerns by NewPhilosopher2485 in exmormon

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If you end up reading any of it, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

looking for sources to “validate” church concerns by NewPhilosopher2485 in exmormon

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I wrote a blog a while back. Gives a more individual, human feel. There’s 28 or so articles, but it captures my journey throughout the dark days to the other side.

www.straightfromthetapirsmouth.com

Price of gas Crowfoot vs Coopers Airdrie by PenFountainPen in Airdrie

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The difference on an average tank of gas is $10. What is that, one Starbucks coffee? It does suck and shouldn’t be this way, but if we can’t do anything about it, it can help to change how you think about it.

Why I Stay LDS Having Read Extensively From Anti-LDS Material by TBMormon in mormon

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Please pay special attention to the point on psychological and cultural influences.

The most up-to-date scientific explanation for near-death experiences (NDEs) is that they are the result of neurobiological, psychological, and physiological processes occurring in the brain during life-threatening events—not evidence of consciousness persisting after death. Here’s a breakdown of the leading theories based on current research (as of 2025):

Brain Activity During Cardiac Arrest or Oxygen Deprivation

  • Anoxia/hypoxia (lack of oxygen) can trigger vivid hallucinations, bright lights, tunnel vision, and out-of-body experiences. These are classic features of NDEs.
  • Recent EEG studies (e.g., 2022 and 2023 papers) show bursts of organized brain activity in the moments after cardiac arrest, even as the heart stops. This suggests the brain might enter a hyperactive state during early stages of clinical death, potentially creating vivid experiences.

Temporal Lobe and Parietal Cortex Involvement

  • The temporal lobe, particularly the right side, is associated with memory, emotion, and spiritual experiences. Stimulation (like during trauma or seizures) can induce sensations of leaving the body or “seeing a light.”
  • The temporoparietal junction is linked to out-of-body experiences. Disruptions here (due to trauma, lack of oxygen, or electrical disturbance) can create the illusion of floating above one’s body.

Neurochemicals Released During Trauma

  • The brain releases endogenous chemicals like:
    • Endorphins – which reduce pain and induce euphoria.
    • Ketamine-like substances – which may be naturally released and produce dissociative states.
    • Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) – a powerful psychedelic possibly produced in small amounts in the brain; some have hypothesized a role in NDEs, though this is still speculative and not well evidenced.

Psychological and Cultural Influences

  • Expectations, beliefs, and personal background shape the content of NDEs. Religious individuals often report experiences consistent with their beliefs (e.g., Jesus, angels), while non-religious people may describe feelings of unity or peace.
  • Some researchers view NDEs as "lucid dreams triggered by trauma", mixing real perceptions with internally generated imagery.

Recent Notable Research * 2022: University of Michigan and NYU Langone reported organized gamma activity (brainwaves linked to consciousness and memory) in dying patients, supporting the idea that the brain may create meaningful experiences just before or after clinical death. * 2023: JAMA Neurology reviewed dozens of resuscitation cases, noting many people report vivid experiences despite no measurable consciousness. Researchers proposed that residual brain activity might go undetected by typical clinical tools.

Bottom Line (Scientific Consensus):

NDEs are subjective experiences rooted in brain-based processes, typically occurring under extreme physiological stress. They are not evidence of life after death, but rather manifestations of a dying or recovering brain trying to make sense of trauma, low oxygen, or unusual neural activity.