Is Terminal Lucidity Real?
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Terminal Lucidity
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The article explores the phenomenon of terminal lucidity, where patients with severe cognitive impairment or dementia suddenly regain mental clarity before death, sparking discussion on its implications and potential explanations.
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mitchbob
3 months ago
Fascinating. I'm reminded of HAL's "My mind is going" scene in Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey that ends with HAL singing "Daisy." Had Kubrick seen terminal lucidity in people and given it to HAL?
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