Complexity Measures During Brain Dying Stages: Epistemological and Methodological Discussion on the Dying Process and Associated Experiences

Explore groundbreaking research on brain activity during the dying process in this 20-minute conference talk from the Models of Consciousness Conference. Delve into the comparative analysis of complexity measures in spontaneous EEG data, specifically examining Lempel-Ziv complexity (LZc) and Statistical complexity (Sc). Learn about the limitations of LZc measurements when analyzing non-stationary brain states during death, and discover why alternative complexity measures may be more suitable. Investigate the fascinating connection between brain activity measurements and potential subjective experiences like Near-Death Experiences (NDE) and Minimal Phenomenological Experiences (MPE). Consider the intriguing hypothesis of pure-awareness experience as a final conscious experience during death, drawing parallels with similar theories about initial consciousness in the womb. Engage with critical epistemological questions surrounding the definition of the dying process and examine methodological approaches for testing these hypotheses using EEG data.