Near-Death Experiences. Episode 2: Shen.

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Tom Vernon UAP
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March 23, 2025
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Tier 1First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: Shen

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: otherIntel Value: 7/10

Shen

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE4

The Encounter

The person in this account is an artist from Colorado who had a near-death experience after an overdose. During the experience, he felt himself dying and floating out of his body. He encountered comforting presences, possibly including his deceased brother, and received impressions rather than spoken words. He experienced a bright, light-filled space and a sense of peace. After the experience, he felt a strong desire to finish his art piece and began to see his life differently. The encounter changed his worldview, making him more open to the idea of consciousness beyond the physical body and leading to ongoing artistic exploration and interest in UAPs.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The interview features Shen, who shares his profound near-death experience and insights into consciousness and extraterrestrial encounters. He discusses the transformative impact of his experiences on his art and understanding of reality.

Primary Revelation

Shen's near-death experience involved contact with comforting entities, including his deceased brother, and he believes imagination can act as a portal to transcendental consciousness.

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Shen
witnesspro disclosure
artist
Personal experience of near-deathArtistic expression of experiencesWillingness to share experiences publicly

I definitely felt like I could have let go. It felt very... the best feeling ever to let go of all the pressure.

non human intelligencehighly specific

The experiencer had a near-death experience (NDE) during which they felt their consciousness leave their body and encountered comforting entities, including the presence of a deceased brother.

Source: ShenEvent: 1998 | Claimed: 2023
historical eventspecific

The experiencer reported seeing UFO activity during raves, suggesting a connection between altered states of consciousness and extraterrestrial encounters.

Source: ShenEvent: 1998 | Claimed: 2023
non human intelligencevague

The experiencer believes that imagination can serve as a portal to transcendental consciousness, allowing for contact with non-human entities.

Source: ShenClaimed: 2023
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Encounter Context

Factual Details
1998-00-00Year: 1998

rave in the desert near San Diego

San Diego, California, united_states

ruraldesert
Military Witness

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE41 entityhumanoid
Low Evidential StrengthScore: 9/21commentary
Detail & Specificity
1/3
Corroboration
1/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
2/3
Perceptual Clarity
2/3
Timely Reporting
1/3
Witness Credibility
1/3

The transcript primarily discusses the speaker's reflections on UAP and consciousness rather than presenting a specific first-person encounter. While there are mentions of experiences and entities, the details are vague and lack corroboration or clear evidence. The emotional and philosophical aspects dominate the narrative, leading to a low score.

beginning of the experienceunknown

The experiencer describes a near-death experience triggered by an overdose, leading to a profound spiritual journey.

I was dying and I knew it and it got really scary

transcendental experienceunknown

The experiencer floats out of their body, encounters a comforting presence, and experiences a bright, light-filled environment.

I felt his presence and it was very comforting

imparting of knowledgeunknown

The experiencer receives impressions and feelings from entities, including a sense of guidance and understanding.

They were kind of imparting to me like making me feel safe

return to bodyunknown

The experiencer is drawn back into their body, feeling a sense of urgency to cleanse themselves.

I was like I need to cleanse my body

noeticextraordinary
9/10

Received impressions and insights from entities

visualextraordinary
8/10

Bright light and colors during the experience

tactileextraordinary
6/10

Feeling of floating and numbness

auditoryextraordinary
7/10

Heard music and sounds of trumpets

kinestheticextraordinary
7/10

Sense of urgency and physical exertion while returning

proprioceptiveextraordinary
8/10

Feeling of being pulled upwards

humanoid(few)
80%
DemeanorbenevolentCommunicationemotionalInteractionnot stated

Message: Imparting feelings of safety and comfort

They were kind of imparting to me like making me feel safe

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter uniquely blends a near-death experience with a profound spiritual awakening and interdimensional contact.

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: otherIntel Value: 7/10
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Shen

Interview

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE4