Life in light of the Sphere Model of Consciousness: a bio-electrophysiological perspective on (well-)being and the embodied self

Abstract

A clear overview of biological correlates to vitality is still lacking. Consequently, in the current opinion paper, we suggest an electrophysiological and biological approach to the question of vitality. We will examine this issue by bringing forth the interconnectedness between life, consciousness, neuronal synchronization, and death. In addition, we will then connect the state of self to vitality and biophotons. While Electroencephalogram (EEG) activity and biophoton emissions have been linked to different states of health, here we argue that a more complete picture can be obtained by considering them together with another general biomarker of longetivity, namely telomeres for a fuller understanding of the life–death continuum and its relation to consciousness.