Searching For Soul (presentation & book signing)

✍️ Book Signing 🍽️ Optional Group Lunch Following the Event (Highly Encouraged!) Michigan Atheists is proud to welcome Dr. Vivek Palavali, MD, an accomplished neurosurgeon, author, documentary filmmaker, and secular humanist, for a fascinating presentation based on his newly released book: Searching for Soul: A Brain Surgeon's Exploration of Near-Death Experiences and Afterlife. For centuries, people have reported extraordinary experiences during moments of clinical death and severe trauma. Are these experiences evidence of an afterlife—or can neuroscience provide a more compelling explanation? Drawing upon more than 30 years of experience as a brain surgeon, Dr. Palavali examines the science behind near-death experiences, out-of-body experiences, spirituality, religion, consciousness, and the enduring human belief in a soul. Combining modern neuroscience, history, philosophy, and real-world case studies, he explores one of humanity's oldest questions: What happens when we die? Dr. Palavali is the author of: 📖 Searching for Soul: A Brain Surgeon's Exploration of Near-Death Experiences and Afterlife 📖 A Mindful Life: A Brain Surgeon's Personal Experiences and Philosophical Reflections on Living Life Fully 📖 Bitter Pill: America and Healthcare in America He is also an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose films explore neuroscience, mysticism, religiosity, spirituality, healthcare disparities, and the human search for meaning. His documentaries include Creator of God: A Brain Surgeon's Story and Bitter Pill: America and Healthcare in America, both recognized at film festivals. A longtime advocate for secular and scientific humanism, Dr. Palavali has spoken at events hosted by the American Humanist Association, Center for Inquiry, Skeptics in the Pub, and numerous secular organizations throughout the country. Whether you're a skeptic, atheist, agnostic, humanist, science enthusiast, or simply curious about the mysteries of consciousness, this promises to be a thought-provoking discussion that challenges assumptions and encourages critical thinking. Not a member yet? No problem! Memberships may be purchased at the door. Mark your calendar and invite a friend. This is one presentation you won't want to miss!