When death and life are studied from a scientific perspective, the evidence must be precise, verifiable, and consistent with the methods and tools available to science for its analysis. Only in this way is it possible to formulate conclusions that can be supported and rigorously discussed in different scientific settings. In this context, the study conducted by Dr. Alonso Ruiz on Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) is particularly relevant, as its findings provide evidence that helps distinguish these experiences from hallucinations based on scientifically assessable criteria.
Dr. José Alonso Ruiz has devoted an extensive career to the study of the human being from different fields of knowledge. He holds a doctorate in Medicine, qualifications in Paleopathology, is a clinical psychologist, and holds a degree in Geography and History. He has also pursued studies in Art History and Philosophy and is widely recognized for his work in science communication. Such an interdisciplinary background provides a broad yet rigorous perspective on complex phenomena involving different dimensions of human experience.
In this interview with Dr. Luján Comas, President of the ICLOBY Foundation, Alonso describes the circumstances surrounding the scientific study that has just been published and discusses its conclusions, which help clarify what an NDE is—and what it is not—as well as the mental condition of those who experience them, a factor of vital importance in validating the findings of his research.
His concluding message: The mind does not end in the brain.
Full interview here
