Kevin Nelson Books

Exploring the evolution of human existence, the book delves into how the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to civilization initiated a destructive trajectory for our species. It examines the consequences of this shift, highlighting the accumulation of ecological crises and the looming threat of extinction. The narrative addresses the resulting fragmentation of the human psyche, which leads to feelings of meaninglessness and confusion in the postmodern world, ultimately questioning our relationship with reality and each other.

Why do people have near-death experiences? Are there physical explanations for out-of-body sensations and tunnels of light? What about moments of spiritual ecstasy? In this exploration, a neurologist with three decades of experience examines the biology behind human spirituality, deconstructing the spiritual self and uncovering its origins in primitive areas of the brain. Through revolutionary studies on near-death experiences, it is revealed that spiritual experiences are incidental products of various neurological processes acting independently. When we feel close to God or sense the presence of departed relatives, we may believe we are standing at the border of this world and the next. However, the reality is different: our brain function resembles a Cubist painting, and the experiences we consider the height of humanity are produced by primal reflexes. This journey into the borderlands of consciousness offers a comprehensive, empirically-tested, peer-reviewed examination of our capacity for near-death experiences, out-of-body experiences, and mystical states induced by hallucinogenic drugs.

Hardloopervaringen en -overdenkingen, opgetekend uit de mond van bekende filosofen, sporters, schrijvers, geleerden en recreatieve kilometervreters.