A Unified Physiological Framework for Near-Death Experiences Promises New Insights for Thai Readers
A new model from researchers at the University of Liège offers a cohesive explanation for near-death experiences (NDEs). The framework, named NEPTUNE (Neurophysiological Evolutionary Psychological Theory Understanding Near-death Experience), blends neurobiology, psychology, and evolutionary ideas to better explain these dramatic episodes triggered by life-threatening events.
In summary, NEPTUNE suggests that physiological stress near critical moments—such as reduced oxygen supply, elevated carbon dioxide, and disrupted brain energy metabolism—drives the vivid perceptual and emotional phenomena associated with NDEs. Reports commonly include out-of-body sensations, time distortion, and intense feelings of peace, often accompanied by bright lights, tunnels, or symbolic imagery.