Hi. Interesting article. An observation:

“When this happens, there is nothing we can measure that indicates any level of consciousness whatsoever, and for all intents and purposes this lack of awareness is irreversible. Most often, brain death occurs when extreme damage is caused to the brain itself, either via trauma or prolonged oxygen starvation and cell death”.

“Based on this evidence, the self, and the consciousness and awareness that comes with it, seems to exist in the structure of the brain. When the physical clump of neurons and lipids that is “us” becomes ruined, “we” no longer exist. In effect, the brain is a hard drive, and when it’s destroyed everything it contained goes with it”.

Is the first part really evidence? Isn’t it just a statement or belief, based on the assumption that the brain generates, is responsible for consciousness? As you say later, there is still the question of the soul, or put another way, consciousness may be independent of the brain.