In his latest book David Jay Brown explores one of humankinds deepest mysteries the afterlife. Composed primarily of quotes from hundreds of Browns interviews with cuttingedge scientists philosophers and visionary artists the book covers a wide range of ideas about what happens to consciousness after the body dies. Going far beyond conventional notions of the other side the book draws insight from quantum physics neuroscience artificial intelligence Eastern philosophy comparative religion mysticism neardeath experiences parapsychology dream research shamanism and experiences with psychedelics. Accompanying the quotes are eyecatching graphics and photos that illustrate important concepts and a brief narrative that ties the ideas together and explores their philosophical significance. Featured thinkers include Terence McKenna Jack Kevorkian Timothy Leary Noam Chomsky Ram Dass Jerry Garcia Robert Anton Wilson Allen Ginsberg and Paul Krassner.