Man Claims Death is Brain's Soothing Story

A physicist with extensive experience in astrophysics has offered a novel perspective on the moments following clinical death. He recounted being revived after seven minutes without a pulse, following a severe heart attack that also caused a stroke due to oxygen deprivation.

During this period, he did not encounter the typical "white light" or deceased relatives. Instead, his consciousness perceived three distinct oval ellipses suspended in darkness. The first contained landscapes that gradually soured, the second was a "hot ring of iron," and the third, seen as his heart restarted, featured sunrise-like clouds.

He theorizes that these visions were not supernatural but rather his brain's way of generating a comforting story. This interpretation stems from his prior immersion in studying Johannes Kepler's work on elliptical planetary orbits, suggesting that one's deepest thoughts at the brink of death significantly influence perceived experiences.

This profound experience has left him without any fear of dying. He now views death as a natural and simple process, emphasizing that the mind constructs narratives to interpret the unknown during such critical moments.