Exploring the Unconscious Dimensions of the Social World through Social Dreaming

Social dreaming is a methodology to explore the unconscious dimension of the social world. It involves sharing dreams with others on the premise that dreams can reveal information about groups and society as a whole. Dreams shared in January and February foreshadowed the COVID-19 pandemic, with themes of impending disaster, loss of control, and unexpected events. The social dreaming movement aims to understand the social content of dreams, rather than focusing on individual interpretations. Dreams shared during the pandemic emphasized anxiety, fear, and a sense of abandonment, reflecting the mental health concerns of society at large.