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If you're interested in the 'cracks' with regards to NDEs, definitely read The Spirit Molecule by Rick Strassman. That book, along with a few Terence McKenna lectures, will destroy any last vestiges of a materialistic worldview.

(To learn more about Terence McKenna, start with these:

http://www.matrixmasters.net/salon/?p=254 (also part 2 and 3)

http://www.matrixmasters.net/blogs/?p=297)



It's always healthy to be versed with the opposing viewpoint, so I'd suggest reading How the Mind Works by Steven Pinker for a well articulated and evidenced materialistic thesis.


Does it actually attempt to explain qualia though?


It takes steps towards doing so mechanistically, but it's silent where there aren't any answers in that area yet.


Thanks! Look forward to reading it. Your other comment on matter capturing consciousness is interesting and insightful.




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