In his book "Pray: Notes on the 2011/2012 Football Season," Nick Hornby reflects on the extraordinary incident involving Fabrice Muamba, a footballer who collapsed on the pitch. Hornby expresses bewilderment at the concept of being 'effectively dead,' questioning the boundaries of life and death in such a critical moment. He suggests that Muamba may have come close to that threshold but ultimately did not cross it.
This contemplation highlights the fragility...