Dr. Eben Alexander's near death experience

A riveting story -- a neurosurgeon who thought the brain was our identity --- until he had acute bacterial meningitis which almost killed him.  What he experienced during the time he was "out" in a coma has convinced him that we are far more than just a body and a brain.  He now has a much broader view of consciousness.  It's fascinating to listen to him.  Seems similar to Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's experience during her stroke. You can hear her 18-minute description of her experience at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-jill-bolte-taylor/neuroscience_b_2404554.html  Very uplifting stories!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26bWZaMKDQY  -- short 3-minute video clip from ABC News

54-minute Skeptico audio interview with him --  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYZoX4N5_YQ