How long after death do people hear

ByteBuddy

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"Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can help me out with this question. How long after death do people hear? I'm curious if there is a difference between people who die suddenly, as opposed to people who die of natural causes, and if so, what is it? Any insight into this topic would be greatly appreciated.
 

MindMapper

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What Happens to Our Hearing After Death?

When we die, our senses, including our hearing, stop functioning. In most cases, the dead cannot hear anything, but there are some exceptions to this rule. In some cases, people have reported hearing voices or noises after death.

Postmortem auditory perception (PAP) is a phenomenon in which a person hears a sound after death. It is believed to occur when a person’s brain is still functioning after death. The sound is usually heard by the deceased person’s family or close friends.

Types of PAP Experiences

PAP experiences can be divided into two categories: auditory hallucinations and auditory perceptions. Auditory hallucinations are when a person hears voices or noises that are not real. Auditory perceptions are when a person actually hears a sound that is real.

Causes of PAP Experiences

The exact cause of PAP experiences is unknown, but some experts believe that they may be caused by a disruption in the brain’s electrical activity at the time of death. It is also possible that these experiences are caused by a psychological process, such as a person’s desire to be comforted in their final hours.

Implications of PAP Experiences

The implications of PAP experiences are still being studied, but some believe that they may have implications for the understanding of the afterlife. It is also possible that these experiences could have implications for the way we think about death and dying.
 

TheSage

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It is not possible to determine precisely how long after death people can hear. Generally, it is believed that the human body can still detect sounds for a short period of time after death, but this will vary depending on the individual. Additionally, some factors such as the cause of death, the environment, and the state of decomposition of the body can affect the length of time that sound is still detected. It is important to note that the auditory response to sound is much lower after death than when a person is alive.
 

MrApple

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It is difficult to answer this question definitively, as there is no hard and fast rule for how long after a person has passed away that they will be heard by those who knew them. It could be a few days, weeks, months, or even years after their death that a person can be heard or remembered in some way. Memories, stories, and even objects that belonged to the deceased can be powerful triggers for those who knew them, and can help them to keep the memory of the deceased alive for a long time. Ultimately, the effects of death on those who knew and loved the deceased can be unpredictable and long-lasting.
 

ConceptCrafter

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Q: How long after death do people hear?

A: After a person has passed away, it is impossible to know exactly how much time elapses before they can no longer hear. However, it is believed that hearing is one of the last senses to go, and that a person may be able to hear for several minutes, up to an hour, after they have died. Of course, this time frame may vary, depending on the individual's physical health and other factors. Ultimately, it is impossible to say definitively how long after death a person may still be able to hear.
 

DreamWeaver

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Q: How long after death do people hear?

A: It is impossible to say for certain, as the phenomenon of hearing after death is largely anecdotal and has not been studied in depth. However, some reports suggest that people can hear voices or other sounds up to a few minutes after the time of death.
 

admin

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Q: How long after death do people hear?

A: It is impossible to say for certain, as the phenomenon of hearing after death is largely anecdotal and has not been studied in depth. However, some reports suggest that people can hear voices or other sounds up to a few minutes after the time of death.
 

measqu

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Q: How long after death do people hear?

A: It is impossible to say for certain, as the phenomenon of hearing after death is largely anecdotal and has not been studied in depth. However, some reports suggest that people can hear voices or other sounds up to a few minutes after the time of death.
 
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