Chris Langan, often recognized as the ‘world’s smartest man,’ has shared his unique perspective on what unfolds when we pass away. Known for his exceptionally high IQ, exceeding even that of renowned figures such as Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, Langan offers insights into this intriguing topic through his profound thinking.

A fascinating aspect of Langan’s work is his Cognitive-Theoretic Model of the Universe (CTMU), a theory proposing that reality is essentially a self-configuring, self-processing language. He likens the universe to a sort of computational syntax.

Simply put, Langan’s theory implies that death is not the ultimate end. During a podcast discussion on Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal, Langan explained that death represents the end of our current physical existence, but it’s not our termination entirely.

When we pass from this life, Langan suggests, we transition back towards the origins of reality itself. According to him, we might be given a new form, allowing us to continue existing in some capacity. However, remembering our past life in this new existence might not necessarily be possible.

Langan elaborates that, while our memories are never truly lost, they aren’t necessarily retrieved in our new state of existence. He challenges the notion of clinging to memories from a past where we are no longer present.

In this state, he describes, there’s a meditative quality to our afterlife experience. He argues that, according to his understanding, all of our lifetimes might somewhat overlap, happening all at once in what he terms the ‘non-terminal domain.’

This offers a glimpse into a universe with a new understanding of life and death. Langan’s perspective is deeply rooted in a scientific viewpoint, combined with metaphysical insights.

The transition from life to death, according to Langan, involves a significant transformation, encompassing all aspects of our existence beyond the physical and mental realms. He proposes a journey that shifts our entire essence towards a broader reality, beyond just a change of bodily form.