The Herrin History Room presents Robert De Filippis: Book Talk, on Friday, April 19, 2024 – 2:00 pm. Join us for a captivating lecture by local author Robert De Filippis, as he delves into the profound questions surrounding death and the afterlife, inspired by his ninth and latest book, Signals in the Noise: Encountering the Limits of Materialist Science—An exploration of consciousness and reality.

This exploration will explain how the evolution of medical resuscitation techniques impact on our understanding of clinical death. We will examine the intriguing insights offered by near-death experiences, shedding light on the mysteries of our final moments. While the enigma of what lies beyond remains, this lecture promises a thought-provoking journey into the possibilities. You know what religions say about an afterlife, now you will hear what science says about it.

Mr. De Filippis is a graduate of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel elementary school in Herrin, Herrin High School, Southern Illinois University, and St. Procopious College, (now known as Benedictine University,) DePaul University. He resides in Carbondale, IL. He was also the recipient of the Herrin Festa Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013.

He is a Fellow of the American Institute for Philosophical and Cultural Thought (AIPCT), author of nine books, weekly columnist and podcaster with a long career in business management, management consulting and executive coaching. He is also a columnist for the Carbondale Times and hosts a regular talk show on WDBX 91.1 FM “Community Radio for Southern Illinois,” at 10 AM every Wednesday.