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A recent study conducted by the University of Virginia School of Medicine, published in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, has revealed that out-of-body experiences (OBEs) can significantly enhance empathy and emotional connectedness. Dr. Marina Weiler, a neuroscientist with UVA’s Division of Perceptual Studies and lead author, explained that OBEs can trigger profound psychological transformations, fostering a deeper sense of understanding and compassion. “Empathy is a fundamental aspect of human interaction that allows individuals to connect deeply with others, fostering trust and understanding,” Weiler noted. OBEs, in which a person feels as though they are outside their physical body, can arise from various causes, such as sensory deprivation, hypnosis, or even spontaneously in critical situations. While often linked to religious or supernatural events, Weiler and her colleagues’ research frames these experiences within a scientific context, underscoring their psychological and neurological significance. Central to the study is the concept of “ego dissolution,” a state where one’s sense of individuality weakens, leading to a greater connection with the world. Researchers suggest that OBEs stimulate brain regions like the temporoparietal junction and the default mode network, which may amplify empathy and compassion. “We propose that OBEs might engender these profound changes through the process of ego dissolution,” the researchers stated, noting that these changes can have lasting effects on behavior and how individuals perceive others. The study’s conclusions are bolstered by numerous first-hand accounts. One participant described her OBE as being enveloped in “100% unconditional love,” fundamentally altering her worldview and instilling deep compassion. According to the study, 55% of participants who experienced an OBE reported life-altering changes, while 71% noted long-term benefits. These findings suggest that OBEs could be harnessed to promote empathy and social cohesion. Dr. Weiler and her team believe that understanding the mechanisms behind OBEs could pave the way for therapeutic applications aimed at enhancing empathy, with broad societal implications. Experts argue that studying altered states of consciousness like OBEs may offer valuable insights for fostering empathy in modern society. However, the researchers emphasize that further investigation is necessary to fully grasp the effects of OBEs and the neurobiological processes at play. The post Out-of-body experiences affect empathy levels, research shows appeared first on Anomalien.com.

The Onion, a Chicago-based liberal satire publication that was recently purchased by longtime Democratic donor and Twilio co-founder Jeff Lawson, stooped to a new low Tuesday in a desperate attempt to score points against President Donald Trump. The satire publication made a punchline out of the death of Corey Comperatore — a heroic former firefighter who died trying to save his family from bullets intended for Kamala Harris' political opponent. During the presidential debate, Harris said, "I'm gonna invite you to attend one of Donald Trump's rallies because its a really interesting thing to watch." Harris suggested that those in attendance will notice "people start leaving his rallies early out of exhaustion and boredom." The Onion tweeted, "FACT CHECK[.] Trump: 'People don't leave my rallies.' TRUE: They're carried out in body bags." On July 13, failed assassin and ActBlue donor Thomas Matthew Crooks fired several shots at Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. 'Pure evil.' Crooks only hit the ear of the man Democrats had characterized as a "clear and present danger." However, his trigger pulls still left one American family without its patriarch. Dr. Jim Sweetland, an emergency department physician, told CBS News that he had attempted to save a man shot at the rally, who suffered a gunshot wound to the head and collapsed between the bleachers. "There was lots of blood," said the doctor. "I looked up to see his family, who witnessed my efforts and resuscitation, and the look on their faces said it all." When the gunshots first rang out, Comperatore, the former fire chief for the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company, used his body to shield his wife and daughter. Allyson Comperatore told ABC News last month, "As he was throwing me down, that was when he was shot. He ended up falling onto me. I was like, confused, and I went, 'Dad?' And when I turned is whenever he fell down and that's when I started screaming." Helen Comperatore, the victim's wife, emphasized, "He definitely was a hero. He saved his wife. He saved his child. He was just the best guy." While the Onion's joke at the expense of the late hero and his surviving family members may have privately resonated with leftists, it was met with widespread ridicule online. "Shame on you," tweeted Libs of TikTok. "This is evil." Conservative filmmaker Robby Starbuck responded, "Delete this. People are grieving you evil ghouls." Starbuck noted in a subsequent message, "Making fun of people who were murdered is absolutely disgusting in every way @theonion. Imagine the family members seeing this while still grieving a senseless murder driven by extremist political hatred against Republicans. Pure evil." "There's a debate between Trump and Kamala tonight and you chose to make fun of a fireman who was shot in the head while sitting next to his family," wrote Colin Rugg, co-founder of Trending Politics. The Onion was acquired by a firm known as Global Tetrahedron earlier this year. Extra to former Twilio CEO Jeff Lawson — an individual who recently was seen partying with the Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson — Axios indicated that the individuals behind Global Tetrahedron are former NBC News reporter Ben Collins, former TikTok executive Leila Brillson, and former Tumblr executive Danielle Strle. Brillson is the Onion's chief marketing officer. Strle is chief product officer. Collins serves as CEO. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!