the Lazarus Effect

The Lazarus Effect refers to a phenomenon where a person or system appears to be revived or restored after being considered dead or inactive. In medicine, it describes a situation where a patient shows signs of life after being thought to have died. In broader contexts, it symbolizes unexpected recovery or renewal, such as a project or organization bouncing back from apparent failure. The term draws on the biblical story of Lazarus, who was resurrected after death, highlighting themes of hope, unexpected revival, and transformation.