Study looks at brain activity of mediums during spirit writing

Brazilian mediums shed light on brain activity during a trance state.



Here is the paper.
Neuroimaging during Trance State: A Contribution to the Study of Dissociation


This is an interesting part of the paper:


They conclude that relaxation is not a valid explanation, that the concept deserves further study. Indeed. This is a tiny study, only 10 people, and they admit is is exploratory. It does not say anything about the validity of their “spirit” claims but suggests what parts of the brain are active when they are engaged in this activity. (The researchers consider mind and brain as different things: ” improve our understanding of the mind and its relationship with the brain”.)

Here is a nice description from Discovery News where the researcher notes that it is just that, no more.

Dr. Steve Novella, neurologist, takes a look at this study. <— A MUST READ to understand what this study says.