Tag: Stephen Post

old vintage monochrome photographs in sepia color are scattered on a wooden table, the concept of genealogy, the memory of ancestors, family ties, memories of childhood

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Denyse O'Leary
Date
July 30, 2023

Categorized
Medicine and Health, Neuroscience, Philosophy of Mind

Tagged
Dementia, Stephen Post}

Is Dementia Research Missing the Forest for the Trees?

_{Sudden bouts of lucidity in people with dementia are understudied, researchers admit} _{Denyse O'Leary
July 30, 2023

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Medicine and Health, Neuroscience, Philosophy of Mind}

Researchers have begun to ask about the curious fact that persons with obvious dementia sometimes have lucid episodes: “In the last week, Sarah has occasionally said things that were recognizable, startling her family. Most notably, on two occasions, she clearly and unexpectedly told her spouse, “I’m scared. I want you to come with me.” These episodes unsettled him. He reported them to Sarah’s physician, asking for advice. (This case is adapted from one of the author’s [JK] clinical experiences.)” – Peterson A, Clapp J, Largent EA, Harkins K, Stites SD, Karlawish J. What is paradoxical lucidity? The answer begins with its definition. Alzheimers Dement. 2022 Mar;18(3):513-521. doi: 10.1002/alz.12424. Epub 2021 Aug 2. PMID: 34338400; PMCID: PMC8807788. The paper is open Read More ›

Hand of doctor reassuring her female patient. Medical ethics and trust concept

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Michael Egnor and Stephen Post
Date
June 1, 2023

Tagged
Abortion, Alzheimer's, bioethics, ethics, Medical Ethics, Stephen Post}

Alzheimer’s, Medical Ethics, and Choosing Life

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June 1, 2023

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From preemptive assisted suicide to selective abortions, the medical field suffers a host of ethical dilemmas. In today’s podcast episode, memory-loss expert Stephen Post joins neurosurgeon Michael Egnor to discuss Alzheimer’s, bioethics, and the intrinsic dignity of human beings. Additional Resources

Friendly smiling nurse caregiver in geriatric clinic or retirement home helps senior man with Alzheimer's disease. Happy old man plays puzzles while sitting at table in cozy interior. Dementia concept

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Michael Egnor and Stephen Post
Date
May 18, 2023

Tagged
brain, Consciousness, Memory, Michael Egnor, Stephen Post}

Caring for the Deeply Forgetful

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May 18, 2023

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How can we compassionately relate to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease? Is the mind more than the brain? Dr. Stephen Post, an expert in the field and author of Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People, speaks with neurosurgeon Michael Egnor on memory, consciousness, and whether the mind could have arisen from matter. Additional Resources

Caregiver supporting sick woman with cancer dying in the hospital

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News
Date
August 17, 2021

Categorized
Neuroscience, Philosophy of Mind

Tagged
Arjuna Das, Featured, John Searle, Michael Egnor, Stephen Post, Terminal lucidity}

Why Do Some People’s Minds Become Much Clearer Near Death?

_{Arjuna Das and neurosurgeon Michael Egnor discuss the evidence for terminal lucidity at Theology Unleashed “where Eastern theology meets Western skepticism.”} _{News
August 17, 2021

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Neuroscience, Philosophy of Mind}

Neurosurgeon Michael Egnor did a recent podcast with Arjuna Das at Theology Unleashed, “where Eastern theology meets Western skepticism.” In the previous segment, they discussed the way in which the brain actually constrains the mind (rather than creating it). In this segment, they look at how the human mind often becomes much more sharp and clear near death. Here is a partial transcript and notes for the 1 hour 26 minute mark to the 1 hour 32 minute mark: Arjuna Das: You’re either doing science or you’re defending your dogma. (01:25:59) Michael Egnor: Exactly. John Searle, a philosopher of mind, who is an atheist and not a dualist has a tremendous distaste for materialism. And he commented one time, ”When Read More ›