Out-of-Body Experiences: Studies, Theories, Reflections
Out-of-Body Experiences: Studies, Theories, Reflections
New, free e-book gathers current knowledge on OBEs
From ancient history to the present day, across many cultures people have reported out-of-body experiences (OBEs). Scientists have reproduced certain aspects of this experience in labs—including, for example, the sense of being in a different body or moving around as a disincarnate consciousness.
Yet experiencers—particularly experiencers who are also scientists—say these studies do not sufficiently explain all aspects of OBEs. A free e-book published this month, “Consciousness Beyond the Body: Evidence and Reflections,” gathers current scientific knowledge related to OBEs, makes suggestions for further study, and reflects on the nature of the phenomenon.
It is edited by Alexander De Foe, who completed his Ph.D. in experimental psychology at Monash University in Australia. He worked with virtual-reality-based illusions, often used in attempts to show OBEs are mental illusions. He also examined 194 experiencers to determine predisposing factors and potential typologies.
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Out-of-Body Experiences: Studies, Theories, Reflections
New, free e-book gathers current knowledge on OBEs
From ancient history to the present day, across many cultures people have reported out-of-body experiences (OBEs). Scientists have reproduced certain aspects of this experience in labs—including, for example, the sense of being in a different body or moving around as a disincarnate consciousness.
Yet experiencers—particularly experiencers who are also scientists—say these studies do not sufficiently explain all aspects of OBEs. A free e-book published this month, “Consciousness Beyond the Body: Evidence and Reflections,” gathers current scientific knowledge related to OBEs, makes suggestions for further study, and reflects on the nature of the phenomenon.
It is edited by Alexander De Foe, who completed his Ph.D. in experimental psychology at Monash University in Australia. He worked with virtual-reality-based illusions, often used in attempts to show OBEs are mental illusions. He also examined 194 experiencers to determine predisposing factors and potential typologies.
Full story at site
