Observed Somatic Continuance During Spontaneous Out-of-Body Experiences
Journal of Near-Death Studies 2022 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-2021-40-1-p12-46 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Continuance Somatic cell Genetics |
| Citations | 2 |
| Key points | Proposes that observed somatic continuance may be triggered by disruptions in sensorimotor integration or altered states of consciousness, but the phenomenon is not yet well understood. |
Abstract
Article regarding observed somatic continuance (OSC) -- i.e., situations where an experiencer observes their physical body persisting in semi-autonomous behavior from what appears to be a detached vantage point -- and discussing possible theories about what might trigger the experiences.
Citations in the library
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