On Point | Podcast

What science tells us about why we dream

Jun 12, 2024
Neuroscientist Dr. Rahul Jandial discusses the benefits of dreaming, including emotional regulation and trauma processing. The podcast explores the surreal nature of dreams, the link between brain activities and dreams, and the significance of dreaming for evolutionary purposes. It also delves into impactful dreams, cultural perspectives on dreaming, and the scientific and cultural aspects of lucid dreaming, nightmares, and sleep paralysis.
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