NEXT May, several hundred neurologists and philosophers will gather in the resort of Varadero, Cuba, for the . At first sight, defining death might not seem like something that requires much scientific or philosophical attention. Look more closely, though, and the line between life and death is rapidly becoming increasingly fuzzy.
“The line between life and death has become increasingly fuzzyâ€
The problem started some 40 years ago with the invention of ventilators – machines that keep lungs breathing and hearts pumping even after the brain has suffered extensive damage. This raised…
