The brain does not go to darkness when dying: a study redefines the process and opens new medical pathways
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The brain does not go to darkness when dying: a study redefines the process and opens new medical pathways

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General5 September 2026 at 11:41

A recent scientific study is redefining the understanding of the dying process, suggesting that the brain does not go into darkness when we die, as believed for centuries. The research explores what really happens in the human mind in the final moments of life, challenging traditional notions about the experience of death.

The article mentions Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, whose last words were "Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow," spoken with a cadence that intrigues researchers. Jobs would not have experienced the void that is traditionally imagined in death, but rather something deeply different, according to the scientific findings.

The study opens new medical research avenues by proposing a different understanding of the dying process. The investigation indicates that the transition to death may involve complex and significant mental experiences, in contrast to the absence of consciousness often associated with the final moments.

These findings represent a paradigm shift in how medicine and science view the dying process, offering a more nuanced perspective on one of the oldest mysteries of human existence.

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