Dr Erik Strandness explores the relationship between the soul, mind, brain, body and spirit following a recent Big Conversation about near death experiences 

Scientific speculation over the nature of the mind and soul are fascinating topics but are more than academic curiosities because the conclusions that are drawn have a significant impact on the way we view humans and their role in society. The host of a recent ‘Big Conversation’ on near death experiences, Andy Kind, turned the guests’ attention to this larger question by quoting writer Marilynne Robinson from her book Absence of Mind:

“Whoever controls the definition of the mind controls the definition of humankind itself.”

Is she correct, and if she is, what does it mean to control the definition…(Resgister to read the rest of the article)