The Matt Walker Podcast

#22: Dreams - Part 5

May 23, 2022
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INSIGHT

Lucid Dreaming: A Scientific Puzzle

  • Lucid dreaming is defined as the moment of awareness during a dream.
  • Historically, scientists were skeptical due to its subjective, seemingly uncontrollable nature.
ANECDOTE

MRI Study on Lucid Dreaming

  • Scientists used MRI scans to study lucid dreaming.
  • Participants clenched their hands while awake and asleep to compare brain activity.
ANECDOTE

Matt Walker's Reaction to the Lucid Dreaming Study

  • Matt Walker reviewed a groundbreaking paper on lucid dreaming and was initially jealous.
  • He quickly recognized the brilliance of the research and recommended its publication.
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