According to scientific research, there is indeed a phenomenon known as the ‘life review experience’ (LRE), in which people see their lives flash by just before they die. However, not much is known about the exact cause of this phenomenon and how it works in our brain. It is suggested that it has to do with the way our brain stores and processes memories.
People who have had this experience often refer to it as “seeing their life before their very eyes”
While many people worldwide have accounts of such experiences, it is important to note that the nature of these experiences is difficult to objectify and difficult to study using traditional scientific methods. Near-death experiences often fall into the domain of subjective experiences and spirituality, in which individual interpretation and personal beliefs play a major role.
To date, there is no consensus among scientists on the nature and explanation of near-death experiences, including the life review experience. While there are numerous accounts and anecdotal evidence from people who have experienced this, reproducible scientific evidence explaining the phenomena is lacking.
Various hypotheses and explanations have been advanced, including neurological, psychological, and spiritual perspectives. Some researchers suggest that near-death experiences and the associated life review experience can be explained by changes in brain activity, brain oxygen deprivation, hallucinations, altered states of consciousness, or psychological factors.
Nevertheless, research on near-death experiences and the life review experience remains an active and controversial area, with scientists taking differing views. Further studies and scientific investigations are needed to better understand these experiences and to determine whether objective evidence can be found.