Science Vs Lucid Dreaming: The Bonkers World Inside Our Minds
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Nov 14, 2024 
Dr. Başak Türker, a cognitive neuroscientist specializing in lucid dreaming, shares insights into the brain activity during these extraordinary night escapades. The conversation dives into how one can learn to control their dreams and the mind-bending experiences that come with it. Türker discusses the potential of lucid dreaming for self-discovery and mental health, alongside innovative techniques and scientific findings unraveling consciousness while we sleep. Get ready to explore the splendid and sometimes bizarre inner workings of our minds!
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Archer's Lucid Dream
- Archer, a trans man, used lucid dreaming to explore his identity.
- He summoned a penis in a dream, but found the experience underwhelming.
Reality Testing
- Perform reality tests throughout the day, like trying to breathe through a closed mouth.
- The goal is to trigger the same tests in your dreams and induce lucidity.
Reality Testing Ineffectiveness
- Reality testing, while popular, has not been shown to be effective in large-scale studies.
- Dr. Denholm Adventure-Heart's research found no link between reality testing and lucid dreaming.