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Out-of-Body Experience on Demand

Posted by timothy on from the wish-it-was-me dept.

GT_Alias writes "CNN has an article reporting that some neurology researchers in Switzerland have triggered repeated out-of-body experiences by firing certain electrodes in the patient's brain. It seems that a part of the brain called the angular gyrus, responsible for logic and spatial awareness, triggers the sensation."

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  1. so are they really using electrodes... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    or hits of acid?

  2. Now you too by Ratso+Baggins · · Score: 2, Funny

    Can enjoy the "Moderator" experience, in the safety of your own home....

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  3. Re:so is there any souls exist in human's body? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    one time i picked up the keyboard and typed in my password, but it was for the wrong computer. i switch the monitor switch over, and HEY right there on irc:
    root
    *********

  4. from the wish-it-was-me dept. by Dannon · · Score: 3, Funny

    Now, how's about getting those scientists to work on Out Of Work/School/Chores On Demand Experiences? Preferably without those annoying Out Of Money Experience side effects. ;-)

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