Zack D. Films recently shared a video simulation of what happens in the brain when we die. This visual representation could make the complex topic of death feel a bit clearer. By using research and scientific theories, the video aims to give a tangible view of the end-of-life process, helping some viewers better understand it.
What happens in our brains when we die is a question that many people have thought about. According to Zack, right before death, the brain experiences a surge of activity. This leads to electrical waves that activate areas connected to memory and consciousness. These waves can continue for up to two minutes after death.

Interestingly, some researchers believe that there’s no biological reason for this. Instead, they think the brain is designed to give you a final chance to recall memories one last time. A comment from one viewer suggests that these last moments could feel like a “total euphoria” to comfort us during something as frightening as death. Another person mentioned that it’s sad, though, since the brain might be trying to comfort itself in its final moments by pulling up the best memories.

One comment said, “Isn’t it crazy that you’re the only one who will see your entire life one last time?” These ideas spark a lot of thought and reflection. Neurosurgeon Dr. Rahul Jandial has also looked into what happens in the brain after death. On a podcast with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, he shared his findings. He explained that even after the heart stops beating, the brain doesn’t flatline as we once thought. Instead, there’s a massive burst of brain activity.

Dr. Jandial emphasized that the first few minutes after the heart stops are a time of intense brain activity, almost like the brain’s final moments or its best moment. It’s a fascinating look into the science behind the end of life.