Haruhi
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Hi Haruhi,
Although I don't disagree with the direction of your point, the point I was making in relation to the research was not that the hippocampus can itself account for higher cognitive functions but rather that the rhythmic pulses emanating from the hippocampus can lead to whole brain activity including in the neocortex even though the EEG is flat. But as I said its one thing to have stimulation of the neocortex via rhythmic activity of the hippocampus its another to suggest this can produce lucid ndes without any associated electrical activity.
I understand.
Assuming that there is some level of activity in a "flat-lined" brain, there is still the question of whether or not that activity is capable of producing an NDE. I think that question is quite legitimate, and unsettled at this time.
But the evidence indicates that brain activity can not cause some NDEs, not only for the lucidity, but also by the "Peak in Darien" cases and extrasensory and veridical experiences.