ℹ️ Skipped - page is already crawled
| Filter | Status | Condition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTTP status | PASS | download_http_code = 200 | HTTP 200 |
| Age cutoff | PASS | download_stamp > now() - 6 MONTH | 0.1 months ago |
| History drop | PASS | isNull(history_drop_reason) | No drop reason |
| Spam/ban | PASS | fh_dont_index != 1 AND ml_spam_score = 0 | ml_spam_score=0 |
| Canonical | PASS | meta_canonical IS NULL OR = '' OR = src_unparsed | Not set |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| URL | https://www.theperspective.com/debates/living/is-there-life-after-death |
| Last Crawled | 2026-04-05 22:28:11 (2 days ago) |
| First Indexed | 2018-11-27 23:56:44 (7 years ago) |
| HTTP Status Code | 200 |
| Meta Title | Is There Life After Death? - The Perspective |
| Meta Description | eople’s lives will always continue on in memory and in spirit, but from a physical standpoint, death may be the end of their journey. So, is there life after death? |
| Meta Canonical | null |
| Boilerpipe Text | *Updated 2026
Living with purpose and meaning is a goal that many strive to achieve. However, the motivation for that goal differs. Some people are focused on their current existence, while others believe that positive actions in this world will buy them a ticketÂ
to the next one
 – heaven. This brings us to a question that everyone from religious authorities to soul searchers has asked: Does life continue after death?
Here are three reasons to consider that there may be life after death, and three reasons to believe that death is the end of the road.
A Permanent Sleep
What we know, we know
By definition, death is the cessation of life – so, by all logic, there is no life after death. In this vein, physics professorÂ
Sean Carroll
 contends that life after death is impossible. While there are many things we don’t know about the world, he says, weÂ
do
 know about the particles that make up the human body – and those don’t go anywhere after the body dies. Because consciousness is part of the physical body, it dies along with the rest of a person. Unlike other uncertainties in life, this concept is relatively straightforward: With death, life ends.
Misinterpretation
While people may have the sensations of near-death experiences, a group of scientists believes that they aren’t afterlife-related. According to Australian-based neurologist Dr. Cameron Shaw, theÂ
tunnel visionÂ
some report experiencing after a close encounter with death is a result ofÂ
the brain failing to receive oxygen
, which distorts our perceptions. Other researchers have found elevated levels of CO2 in the bloodstreams of those who had out-of-body sensations – which has been linked to visual hallucinations. Similar to the effect ofÂ
hallucinogenic drugs
, these sensations may be created by the chemical changes, sometimes drug-related, happening in a body on the brink of death. Unfortunately, the “white light” some claim to see happens only in our minds: Death, sadly, is what’s at the end of the tunnel.
The side with proof
Proving that life after death is feasible has been faulty, at best. Aside from within our dreams and feelings, we don’t see or hear of anyone who has supposedly passed on to another world. We do, however, see exactlyÂ
what happens to the human body
 after it stops working; the process of body decomposition may be a gruesome one, but it is also telling. Archaeologists and coroners will agree on this fact: It doesn’t look like there is life after death.
To a Better Place
Near-death experiences
A man – who was declared clinically dead for six minutes after drowning – reported to theÂ
Near Death Experience Research Foundation
 that he had a joyful, out-of-body experience in which he could see and hear everything from above while unconscious. In addition, in the memoirÂ
Dying to be Me
, Anita MoorjaniÂ
describes
Â
learning about the cause of her cancer while she was unconscious. Testimonies like these are not uncommon; global studies estimate that
“near-death” experiences
 are reported by an estimatedÂ
5-10%
of the population. According to a
study
 that lends credence to near-death experiences, even when the brain shows no sign of electrical activity, it’s quite possible that a person can remain conscious.
Living memories
Life is more than just your physical presence; people live on through the imprint they have on others. Personal legacies keep people alive long after their physical bodies deteriorate. Headstones, stories, newspaper clippings, diaries, videos and photographs are all ways we preserve the lives of those who have perished. Cultures around the world also offer a myriad ways of keeping the dead alive: Mexico’sÂ
Day of the Dead
has been around for centuries, and it celebrates the lives of those who have passed (and was featured in the Disney/Pixar film
Coco
); theÂ
Egyptian Book of the Dead
 – a personalized book of spells that helps souls navigate death – has existed for thousands of years; Korea’s three-day harvest festival,Â
Chuseok
, is celebrated by honoring the memories (and gravestones) of ancestors. We may stop moving and breathing at some point, but legacies never die, thus, there is life after death.
Bodies that won’t quit
We usually focus on the question of whether life stops, not necessarilyÂ
when
life stops. Sources suggest that death may be a more gradual process than previously thought. For instance, research has found that our cells work hard at keeping us alive – perhaps even after we die. According to studies, animal cells continue to perform gene expression, which is the process necessary to build proteins that are vital for life, subsequent to their deaths. This means that following brain death, these animal cells produced activity for several days; in some cases, this cell activity even increased after the animals died. What’s more, researchers believe that such results may
extend to humans.
. Although the brain stops working, our bodies may still be alive after they are declared dead.
The Bottom Line
: People’s lives will always continue in memory and in spirit, but from a physical standpoint, death may be the end of their journey. What do you think? Do you believe in some kind of afterlife? |
| Markdown | [The   THERE ARE AT LEAST TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY](https://www.theperspective.com/)
Categories
- [Living](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/living)
- [Sports](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/sports)
- [Politics](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/politics)
- [Entertainment](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/entertainment)
- [Biz/Tech](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/businessandtechnology)
- [Timelines](https://www.theperspective.com/subjective-timeline/)
- [About us](https://www.theperspective.com/about)
- [FAQ](https://www.theperspective.com/faq)
- [Contact us](https://www.theperspective.com/contact-us)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.theperspective.com/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Use](https://www.theperspective.com/terms-of-use)
- [DMCA](https://www.theperspective.com/dcma)
- [Keynote](https://www.theperspective.com/presentations-and-workshops)
- [Sitemap](https://www.theperspective.com/sitemap)
- [What The Hell Are They Thinking? (The Perspective Book)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/9659295081)
- [פותחים במה 2023](https://www.lessin.co.il/shows/%D7%94%D7%9E%D7%93%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9A-%D7%9C%D7%94%D7%A6%D7%9C%D7%97%D7%94/)
- [Disinformation Mitigation](https://www.brinker.ai/)
[About](https://www.theperspective.com/about)
Search
[More results...]()
formats back
- [**The Big debates**Our signature Pro/Con articles on various big debates. explore](https://www.theperspective.com/debates/)
- [**Subjective Timelines**(HISTORIC) See how different sides see the same key events in ongoing conflicts. explore](https://www.theperspective.com/subjective-timeline/)
- [**My Perspective**Write your own perspective. explore](https://www.theperspective.com/my-perspective-add/)
- [**Get The Book**What The Hell Are They Thinking? : The 100 debates that govern your life, written in a way that tells both sides of every story. explore](https://www.amazon.com/dp/9659295081)
### Proud recipient of the following awards:
[ ](https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com/book-award-winner-what-the-hell-are-they-thinking/)
[ ](https://www.independentpressaward.com/2022winners)
[ ](https://www.eppyawards.com/pastwinners/)
[ ](https://archive.onlinemediaawards.net/online-media-awards-2018/editorial-innovation-of-the-year/the-perspective)
[ ](https://www.webbyawards.com/)
[ ](https://www.webaward.org/winner/34039/perspective-media-ltd-wins-2017-webaward-for-the-perspective.html#.YufKl-xBz0p)
Popular:
Elon Musk Gun Control Messi Marijuana Circumcision Religion Bitcoin
\+ More \- Less
[Living](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/living) \| [\#health](https://www.theperspective.com/debate-topics/health)
# Is There Life After Death?
By [Kira Goldring](https://www.theperspective.com/author/kira)
2026
Photo by Vicki Schofield on Unsplash
1. [homepage](https://www.theperspective.com/)
2. [debates](https://www.theperspective.com/debates)
3. [living](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/living)
4. [is there life after death?](https://www.theperspective.com/debates/living/is-there-life-after-death)
###### ***\*Updated 2026***
##### Living with purpose and meaning is a goal that many strive to achieve. However, the motivation for that goal differs. Some people are focused on their current existence, while others believe that positive actions in this world will buy them a ticket [to the next one](https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/how-major-religions-view-afterlife) – heaven. This brings us to a question that everyone from religious authorities to soul searchers has asked: Does life continue after death?
#####
##### Here are three reasons to consider that there may be life after death, and three reasons to believe that death is the end of the road.
## A Permanent Sleep
**What we know, we know**
By definition, death is the cessation of life – so, by all logic, there is no life after death. In this vein, physics professor [Sean Carroll](https://www.indy100.com/article/is-there-an-afterlife-life-after-death-impossible-scientist-claims-8043746) contends that life after death is impossible. While there are many things we don’t know about the world, he says, we *do* know about the particles that make up the human body – and those don’t go anywhere after the body dies. Because consciousness is part of the physical body, it dies along with the rest of a person. Unlike other uncertainties in life, this concept is relatively straightforward: With death, life ends.
**Misinterpretation**
While people may have the sensations of near-death experiences, a group of scientists believes that they aren’t afterlife-related. According to Australian-based neurologist Dr. Cameron Shaw, the [tunnel vision](https://www.thesun.co.uk/living/3177092/30-seconds-before-die/) some report experiencing after a close encounter with death is a result of [the brain failing to receive oxygen](https://www.express.co.uk/news/weird/1283735/Life-after-death-afterlife-account-NDE-near-death-experience-story), which distorts our perceptions. Other researchers have found elevated levels of CO2 in the bloodstreams of those who had out-of-body sensations – which has been linked to visual hallucinations. Similar to the effect of [hallucinogenic drugs](https://www.theperspective.com/debates/the-perspective-on-ayahuasca/), these sensations may be created by the chemical changes, sometimes drug-related, happening in a body on the brink of death. Unfortunately, the “white light” some claim to see happens only in our minds: Death, sadly, is what’s at the end of the tunnel.
**The side with proof**
Proving that life after death is feasible has been faulty, at best. Aside from within our dreams and feelings, we don’t see or hear of anyone who has supposedly passed on to another world. We do, however, see exactly [what happens to the human body](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321792.php) after it stops working; the process of body decomposition may be a gruesome one, but it is also telling. Archaeologists and coroners will agree on this fact: It doesn’t look like there is life after death.
## To a Better Place
**Near-death experiences**
A man – who was declared clinically dead for six minutes after drowning – reported to the [Near Death Experience Research Foundation](http://www.nderf.org/) that he had a joyful, out-of-body experience in which he could see and hear everything from above while unconscious. In addition, in the memoir *Dying to be Me*, Anita Moorjani [describes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhcJNJbRJ6U)learning about the cause of her cancer while she was unconscious. Testimonies like these are not uncommon; global studies estimate that [“near-death” experiences](https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1005845/life-after-death-what-happens-when-you-die-soul-quantum) are reported by an estimated [5-10%](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/lifting-the-veil-on-near-death-experiences/) of the population. According to a [study](https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/DrJohnson/story?id=126449&page=1) that lends credence to near-death experiences, even when the brain shows no sign of electrical activity, it’s quite possible that a person can remain conscious.
**Living memories**
Life is more than just your physical presence; people live on through the imprint they have on others. Personal legacies keep people alive long after their physical bodies deteriorate. Headstones, stories, newspaper clippings, diaries, videos and photographs are all ways we preserve the lives of those who have perished. Cultures around the world also offer a myriad ways of keeping the dead alive: Mexico’s [Day of the Dead](https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/mexico/articles/the-day-of-the-dead-mexico-s-mysterious-holiday/) has been around for centuries, and it celebrates the lives of those who have passed (and was featured in the Disney/Pixar film [*Coco*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2380307/)); the [*Egyptian Book of the Dead*](https://www.ancient.eu/Egyptian_Book_of_the_Dead/) – a personalized book of spells that helps souls navigate death – has existed for thousands of years; Korea’s three-day harvest festival, [Chuseok](http://www.viralnova.com/death-festivals/), is celebrated by honoring the memories (and gravestones) of ancestors. We may stop moving and breathing at some point, but legacies never die, thus, there is life after death.
**Bodies that won’t quit**
We usually focus on the question of whether life stops, not necessarily *when* life stops. Sources suggest that death may be a more gradual process than previously thought. For instance, research has found that our cells work hard at keeping us alive – perhaps even after we die. According to studies, animal cells continue to perform gene expression, which is the process necessary to build proteins that are vital for life, subsequent to their deaths. This means that following brain death, these animal cells produced activity for several days; in some cases, this cell activity even increased after the animals died. What’s more, researchers believe that such results may [extend to humans.](https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rsob.160267). Although the brain stops working, our bodies may still be alive after they are declared dead.
**The Bottom Line**: People’s lives will always continue in memory and in spirit, but from a physical standpoint, death may be the end of their journey. What do you think? Do you believe in some kind of afterlife?
[WRITE YOUR OWN PERSPECTIVE](https://www.theperspective.com/my-perspective-add)
Advertisement
**[SHOW COMMENTS]()**
Write a response...
Advertisement
Most popular
[Living](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/living) \| [\#Science](https://www.theperspective.com/debate-topics/science)
[![An assortment of colorful eggs in and outside a basket. Representing the question: what came first, the chicken or the egg.]() Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg? Who can answer this age-old question?](https://www.theperspective.com/debates/living/which-came-first-the-chicken-or-the-egg)
[Living](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/living) \| [\#Marriage](https://www.theperspective.com/debate-topics/marriage) [\#relationships](https://www.theperspective.com/debate-topics/relationships)
[![are prenups important for married couples?]() Do Prenups Ruin or Strengthen Marriages? Do prenups take the romance out marriages or enhance them with pragmatic foresight?](https://www.theperspective.com/debates/living/do-prenups-ruin-or-strengthen-marriages)
[Living](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/living) \| [The Big Debates](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/the-big-debates) \| [\#the environment debate](https://www.theperspective.com/debate-topics/the+environment+debate)
[![wind turbines]() Should we depend on fossil fuels or renewable energy? Oil, natural gas, coal, solar power and wind energy. Which paves the way to our future?](https://www.theperspective.com/debates/living/depend-fossil-fuels-renewable-energy)
[Living](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/living) \| [\#freedom of speech](https://www.theperspective.com/debate-topics/freedom+of+speech)
[![A person getting a colorful tattoo as a sign of expression.]() Are tattoos a welcome form of self-expression or a cause of regret? Are tattoos a positive way to empower yourself or do they present long-term emotional or physical obstacles?](https://www.theperspective.com/debates/living/the-perspective-on-tattoos)
[Living](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/living) \| [\#the nutrition debate](https://www.theperspective.com/debate-topics/the+nutrition+debate)
[![kids enjoying milk]() Milk: Is It Healthy or Harmful to Drink? For many decades, milk and health were synonymous, but given recent findings, is it still the case?](https://www.theperspective.com/debates/living/milk-is-it-healthy-or-harmful-to-drink-2)
See what else you’re missing
[Living](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/living) \| [The Big Debates](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/the-big-debates) \| [\#ethics](https://www.theperspective.com/debate-topics/ethics)
[![Animal testing]() The Perspective on Animal Testing When, if ever, is it justified?](https://www.theperspective.com/debates/living/perspective-animal-testing)
[Living](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/living) \| [\#health](https://www.theperspective.com/debate-topics/health)
[![Body Positive movement]() Is the Body Positive Movement as Positive as it suggests? Does it represent a societal mental shift or just another calculated fad?](https://www.theperspective.com/debates/living/perspective-body-positive-movement)
[Living](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/living) \| [The Big Debates](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/the-big-debates) \| [\#parenting](https://www.theperspective.com/debate-topics/parenting)
[![A couple hugging while looking at the ocean]() The Perspective on Having Kids To parent or not to parent?](https://www.theperspective.com/debates/living/the-perspective-on-having-kids)
[Living](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/living) \| [\#The Royal Family](https://www.theperspective.com/debate-topics/the+royal+family)
[![King Philip and family]() Is the British Monarchy a worthy institution or outdated relic? Is it still relevant today or an unnecessary symbol of times long gone?](https://www.theperspective.com/debates/living/perspective-royal-family)
[Biz/Tech](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/businessandtechnology) \| [Living](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/living) \| [\#Science](https://www.theperspective.com/debate-topics/science) [\#NASA](https://www.theperspective.com/debate-topics/nasa)
[![solar system]() Is There Life Outside Earth? Are we alone in this vast, expansive universe?](https://www.theperspective.com/debates/businessandtechnology/is-there-life-outside-earth)
[Living](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/living) \| [\#terrorism](https://www.theperspective.com/debate-topics/terrorism)
[![torture]() Can the Use of Torture Be Justified? While morally questionable, is it worth it if it saves lives?](https://www.theperspective.com/debates/living/can-use-torture-justified)
***
Join our newsletter
***
Thank you\!
***
- Categories
- [Biz/Tech](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/businessandtechnology "Category - Biz/Tech")
- [Entertainment](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/entertainment "Category - Entertainment")
- [Living](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/living "Category - Living")
- [Politics](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/politics "Category - Politics")
- [Sports](https://www.theperspective.com/topics/sports "Category - Sports")
- formats
- [The Big debates](http://theperspective.com/debates/ "The Big debates")
- [Subjective Timelines](https://www.theperspective.com/subjective-timeline/ "Subjective Timelines")
- [My Perspective](https://www.theperspective.com/my-perspective/ "My Perspective")
- [About us](https://www.theperspective.com/about "About us")
- [FAQ](https://www.theperspective.com/faq "FAQ")
- [Contact us](https://www.theperspective.com/contact-us "Contact us")
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.theperspective.com/privacy-policy "Privacy Policy")
- [Terms of Use](https://www.theperspective.com/terms-of-use "Terms of Use")
- [DMCA](https://www.theperspective.com/dcma "DMCA")
- [Keynote](https://www.theperspective.com/presentations-and-workshops "Keynote")
- [Sitemap](https://www.theperspective.com/sitemap "Sitemap")
- [What The Hell Are They Thinking? (The Perspective Book)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/9659295081 "What The Hell Are They Thinking? (The Perspective Book)")
- [פותחים במה 2023](https://www.lessin.co.il/shows/%D7%94%D7%9E%D7%93%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9A-%D7%9C%D7%94%D7%A6%D7%9C%D7%97%D7%94/ "פותחים במה 2023")
- [Disinformation Mitigation](https://www.brinker.ai/ "Disinformation Mitigation")
© 2017 Perspective-Media LTD. All Rights Reserved |
| Readable Markdown | ###### ***\*Updated 2026***
##### Living with purpose and meaning is a goal that many strive to achieve. However, the motivation for that goal differs. Some people are focused on their current existence, while others believe that positive actions in this world will buy them a ticket [to the next one](https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/how-major-religions-view-afterlife) – heaven. This brings us to a question that everyone from religious authorities to soul searchers has asked: Does life continue after death?
##### Here are three reasons to consider that there may be life after death, and three reasons to believe that death is the end of the road.
## A Permanent Sleep
**What we know, we know**
By definition, death is the cessation of life – so, by all logic, there is no life after death. In this vein, physics professor [Sean Carroll](https://www.indy100.com/article/is-there-an-afterlife-life-after-death-impossible-scientist-claims-8043746) contends that life after death is impossible. While there are many things we don’t know about the world, he says, we *do* know about the particles that make up the human body – and those don’t go anywhere after the body dies. Because consciousness is part of the physical body, it dies along with the rest of a person. Unlike other uncertainties in life, this concept is relatively straightforward: With death, life ends.
**Misinterpretation**
While people may have the sensations of near-death experiences, a group of scientists believes that they aren’t afterlife-related. According to Australian-based neurologist Dr. Cameron Shaw, the [tunnel vision](https://www.thesun.co.uk/living/3177092/30-seconds-before-die/) some report experiencing after a close encounter with death is a result of [the brain failing to receive oxygen](https://www.express.co.uk/news/weird/1283735/Life-after-death-afterlife-account-NDE-near-death-experience-story), which distorts our perceptions. Other researchers have found elevated levels of CO2 in the bloodstreams of those who had out-of-body sensations – which has been linked to visual hallucinations. Similar to the effect of [hallucinogenic drugs](https://www.theperspective.com/debates/the-perspective-on-ayahuasca/), these sensations may be created by the chemical changes, sometimes drug-related, happening in a body on the brink of death. Unfortunately, the “white light” some claim to see happens only in our minds: Death, sadly, is what’s at the end of the tunnel.
**The side with proof**
Proving that life after death is feasible has been faulty, at best. Aside from within our dreams and feelings, we don’t see or hear of anyone who has supposedly passed on to another world. We do, however, see exactly [what happens to the human body](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321792.php) after it stops working; the process of body decomposition may be a gruesome one, but it is also telling. Archaeologists and coroners will agree on this fact: It doesn’t look like there is life after death.
## To a Better Place
**Near-death experiences**
A man – who was declared clinically dead for six minutes after drowning – reported to the [Near Death Experience Research Foundation](http://www.nderf.org/) that he had a joyful, out-of-body experience in which he could see and hear everything from above while unconscious. In addition, in the memoir *Dying to be Me*, Anita Moorjani [describes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhcJNJbRJ6U)learning about the cause of her cancer while she was unconscious. Testimonies like these are not uncommon; global studies estimate that [“near-death” experiences](https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1005845/life-after-death-what-happens-when-you-die-soul-quantum) are reported by an estimated [5-10%](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/lifting-the-veil-on-near-death-experiences/) of the population. According to a [study](https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/DrJohnson/story?id=126449&page=1) that lends credence to near-death experiences, even when the brain shows no sign of electrical activity, it’s quite possible that a person can remain conscious.
**Living memories**
Life is more than just your physical presence; people live on through the imprint they have on others. Personal legacies keep people alive long after their physical bodies deteriorate. Headstones, stories, newspaper clippings, diaries, videos and photographs are all ways we preserve the lives of those who have perished. Cultures around the world also offer a myriad ways of keeping the dead alive: Mexico’s [Day of the Dead](https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/mexico/articles/the-day-of-the-dead-mexico-s-mysterious-holiday/) has been around for centuries, and it celebrates the lives of those who have passed (and was featured in the Disney/Pixar film [*Coco*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2380307/)); the [*Egyptian Book of the Dead*](https://www.ancient.eu/Egyptian_Book_of_the_Dead/) – a personalized book of spells that helps souls navigate death – has existed for thousands of years; Korea’s three-day harvest festival, [Chuseok](http://www.viralnova.com/death-festivals/), is celebrated by honoring the memories (and gravestones) of ancestors. We may stop moving and breathing at some point, but legacies never die, thus, there is life after death.
**Bodies that won’t quit**
We usually focus on the question of whether life stops, not necessarily *when* life stops. Sources suggest that death may be a more gradual process than previously thought. For instance, research has found that our cells work hard at keeping us alive – perhaps even after we die. According to studies, animal cells continue to perform gene expression, which is the process necessary to build proteins that are vital for life, subsequent to their deaths. This means that following brain death, these animal cells produced activity for several days; in some cases, this cell activity even increased after the animals died. What’s more, researchers believe that such results may [extend to humans.](https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rsob.160267). Although the brain stops working, our bodies may still be alive after they are declared dead.
**The Bottom Line**: People’s lives will always continue in memory and in spirit, but from a physical standpoint, death may be the end of their journey. What do you think? Do you believe in some kind of afterlife? |
| Shard | 74 (laksa) |
| Root Hash | 16500461720576333674 |
| Unparsed URL | com,theperspective!www,/debates/living/is-there-life-after-death s443 |