“I believe that consciousness, or its immediate precursor proto-consciousness, has been in the universe all along, perhaps from the big bang.” ~ Dr. Stuart Hameroff, MD
There are few things that fit the bill of fascinating, thought-provoking, and frightening. Death is one such thing.
Since the dawn of mankind, human beings have pondered the question “What happens after we die?” When you stop and think it, you quickly realize there are only two possible answers: something or nothing.
Of course, religion adds some nuance to the abovementioned question, but that’s pretty much it. Either something happens, or nothing happens. Either we are matter to be disposed of and recycled — or we aren’t.
Which one is it?
Well, if you were to ask Dr. Stuart Hameroff, something happens — and it involves consciousness.
SCIENTISTS REVEAL WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR SOUL AFTER DEATH
What is consciousness?
The word ‘consciousness’ is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as:
– the state of being awake and aware of one’s surroundings.
– the awareness of perception of something by a person.
– the fact of awareness by the mind of itself and the world.
Predictably, consciousness — like death — is heavily debated. Some believe that consciousness is the direct result of brain activity. Others think that outside forces, e.g., the ‘Universe,’ ‘God’ — and internal elements, e.g., the ‘Spirit,’ ‘Lifeforce,’ ‘Mind,’ etc., contributes to our state of being.
