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Ep 51 "Why do brains dream?"

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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Exploring Theories of Dreams

This chapter delves into the interpretation of dreams throughout history, from Freud's hidden meanings to modern theories like the activation synthesis model. It debates whether dreams have inherent significance or are mental constructs making sense of random stimuli, including cross-cultural research on dream themes.

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