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Hyperdimensional Perspectives in Out-of-Body and Near-Death Experiences

Robert J. Brumblay

Journal of Near-Death Studies June 1, 2003 DOI: 10.1023/a:1024054029979 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Topics Near-death experience
Key points Proposes that visual perspectives reported in near-death and out-of-body experiences may reflect the existence of hyperdimensions, as predicted by modern physics, and examines the implications of such a model.

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Recent theories of modern physics predict that the universe has more dimensions than are apparent to us. Many near-death experiencers report the perception that there are more dimensions than we are commonly aware of. These two statements might be related. This article examines the possibility of additional dimensions (hyperdimensions), what they would seem like, and whether they seem to be described by the unusual visual perspectives found in out-of-body and near-death experience accounts. I examine some implications of a hyperdimensional model of the universe.

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Implications of near-death experiences for a postmaterialist psychology. 2010 Theoretical or philosophical paper
Near-Death Experience as a Probe to Explore (Disconnected) Consciousness 2020 Theoretical or philosophical paper
Near-death experiences between science and prejudice 2012 Theoretical or philosophical paper

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