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M.M. During your experience you met other beings, and you knew about other worlds, other universes, other existences. Do these experiences prove that “aliens” exist? Е.A. I believe that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in most peoples’ philosophies. We know now that there are other planets capable of sustaining life. Statistically speaking, it seems likely that at least some of those that can, do. Humanity is a miraculous thing, but I am not so egotistical or naive as to think we have a monopoly on consciousness. M.M. In “Proof of Heaven” we find the testimonial of a person that is a neurosurgeon; but it is not a scientific book. Are you only interested in ‘spreading the word’ or have you thought about conducting scientific research in order to publish papers and books for the scientific community? Е.A. I wanted Proof of Heaven to be accessible to people without a medical background. While there are lots of studies about neardeath experiences, research jargon can be daunting for many people. Right now, I’m focused on continuing to share my story and helping people understand 42 how what I learned can change their lives for the better. While I don’t feel a calling to do laboratory work with NDEs, I do continue to follow current research about consciousness and NDEs, and support the researchers doing that work. There is some really exciting research out there right now, and I feel very blessed to be here at a time when we