The failure of saganomics: Why birth models cannot explain near-death phenomena
C. Becker
Journal of Near-Death Studies December 1, 1982 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-1982-2-2-p102-109 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that Carl Sagan's theory that near-death experiences are recollections of birth is refuted by three major reasons, including the inability of newborn babies to perceive experiences and differences between births and NDEs. |
Abstract
This article refutes Carl Sagan's theory that near-death experiences (NDEs) are recollections of birth experiences based on three major reasons including the inability of newborn babies to perceive experiences and that there are differences between births and NDEs.