Dr. Orson Wedgwood, a medical scientist from New Zealand, has revealed that the prevalence of negative near-death experiences (NDEs), particularly those depicting visions of hell, is likely underestimated. While traditional estimates suggest that only 10-20% of clinically dead individuals report out-of-body experiences, Wedgwood believes that many more have such experiences but do not disclose them due to shame or memory loss caused by dissociative amnesia. He notes that younger individuals are more likely to remember their NDEs, while older individuals may have negative experiences that they cannot recall. Wedgwood's research, which includes survivor testimonies and scientific literature, indicates that these experiences are real and should not be dismissed. He cites studies showing that brain activity can continue after clinical death, challenging the notion that NDEs are purely fictional. Importantly, he argues that understanding these experiences, especially the negative ones, is crucial as they may reveal insights into a possible afterlife and the consequences of our actions.