In a brief article in livescience, the question is raised as to whether a few seconds of consciousness remain in an individual after decapitation. The article's author referred to some data supporting ongoing brain activity after decapitation: “In 2011, Dutch scientists hooked an EEG (electroencephalography) machine to the brains of mice fated to decapitation. The results showed continued electrical activity in the severed brains, remaining at frequencies indicating conscious activity for nearly four seconds.”
This article reminded me of a humorous story my first recovery mentor (sponsor) used to tell to illustrate the relentless power of denial in addiction. He would say: “I understand that after the heart stops beating, there remain a few moments of consciousness, during which I am sure my head would say, “Now, Norb, (his name) Now, you can drink!”
As always, comments are invited. 09/01/2013. Jan Edward Williams, www.alcoholdrugsos.com.
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