
The Edge of Death: Exploring Mortality w/ Sebastian Junger
12/10/24 • 86 min
Rainn Wilson sits down with acclaimed journalist, author, and war correspondent Sebastian Junger to discuss his harrowing near-death experience, the mysteries of consciousness, and the human connection to mortality. Sebastian recounts his brush with death caused by a ruptured aneurysm and the profound vision of his late father that challenged his atheistic worldview.
This episode is a powerful exploration of what it means to face mortality and find meaning in our fleeting existence. Whether you’re a spiritual seeker or a science enthusiast, this conversation will leave you questioning the nature of reality and your own place in it.
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Rainn Wilson sits down with acclaimed journalist, author, and war correspondent Sebastian Junger to discuss his harrowing near-death experience, the mysteries of consciousness, and the human connection to mortality. Sebastian recounts his brush with death caused by a ruptured aneurysm and the profound vision of his late father that challenged his atheistic worldview.
This episode is a powerful exploration of what it means to face mortality and find meaning in our fleeting existence. Whether you’re a spiritual seeker or a science enthusiast, this conversation will leave you questioning the nature of reality and your own place in it.
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Produced by: Kartik Chainani
Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi
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Production Supervisor: Mike O'Brien
Voicing Change Media
Theme Music by: Marcos Moscat
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