At what moment are you dead? - Randall Hayes

For as far back as we can trace our existence, humans have been fascinated with death and resurrection. But is resurrection really possible? And what is the actual difference between a living creature and a dead body anyway? Randall Hayes delves into the scientific theories that seek to answer these age-old questions.

Lesson by Randall Hayes, animation by Anton Bogaty.

[Awesomegman]

If something is dead it doesn't respond when you poke it with a stick

[jdespitia]

TED videos as always giving me inspiration for date topics

[josiesarered]

“in order to understand death, you have to understand life”
me: whoa thats deep man

[alexfernandez]

Just the video that I was looking for as I attempt to fall asleep while having my semi-annual, midlife crisis.

[mattomanx]

Cells... Power...

Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.

[extraintelligence]

I have a much simpler answer; as my mother would say, the moment one is dead is "when I get my hands on you, ya little shit!"

[Deas-Mhumhna]

I like how this show covers religion, myths, opinions, studies and even science when talking about things like life and souls. It give an even time to each and in no way discredits anyone. Rather let's others learn through basic sciences but still explains our bodies functions. Very well done.

[amadouirving]

Dead person: I'm not dead, my state is simply irreversible.

[alfonso]

I don't believe in reincarnation, and I didn't believe in it when I was a hamster.

[apotatoninja]

dont worry the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell

[Anonymous-rprs]

My Grandma technically died for a little bit after giving birth to my mom because she lost too much blood, she said it was extremely peaceful and she was ready to except it, but she said she heard her sister saying that the baby needed her and she got a moment of guilt, btw her sister isn't dead in this shes was sitting beside her while saying it.

[ketankumarsingh]

Well, I know why YouTube is recommending me in May, 2020!
Well played!

[KhaiNguyen-wyit]

"People die when they are killed"
-Shirou Emiya

[russiandollie]

Addison Anderson has such a soothing voice, I swear I understand more while listening to him

[ramirosandoval]

"When does a man die? When he is hit by a bullet? No! When he suffers a disease? No! When he ate a soup made out of a poisonous mushroom? No! A man dies when he is forgotten"- Dr. Hiluluk

[jihadjimmy]

Okay, that's cool, but at what moment are you dead?

[SkySpiral_Lets_play]

I agree that death is defined as the point of no return (which varies based on medical technology available). If someone's heart stops for a moment and is brought back with a defibrillator some people will say "I died" but that's inaccurate.

[tihomirletic]

We are all dead twice.
First time is when you die,
Second time is when there is nobody left who remembers you.

[JMReid]

"Some people die at 25 and aren't buried until 75."
Benjamin Franklin
(that's quite tragic, really)

[trinigirl]

I want to live forever watching ted ed videos