Cannot prove they were near death if they survived, sorry doesn't count. They simply had a unique altered life experience.
but do we live? and cum together and really try to learn the physics and chemistry ofwhat this all is and actually get it? or do we just achieve some wise statements as a testament to our understanding and exist through experiences till we finally drop deadwe screw ourselves if we dont "get it". living to end up with a few wise poetic statements is not quite avictoryno one person by themselfs will get it unless u r brilliant like tesla