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#026 - Eric Wollberg on Lucid Dreaming, Consciousness, & Epistemological Metaphysics
Jul 19, 2023
Eric Wollberg, co-founder and CEO of Prophetic, discusses lucid dreaming, consciousness, and epistemological metaphysics. Topics include the purpose of dreams, agentic development through lucid dreaming, potential negative scenarios with neurotechnology, and answering questions about consciousness and reality.
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- Lucid dreaming allows individuals to explore their consciousness and gain self-knowledge.
- The study of lucid dreaming raises profound philosophical and metaphysical questions about our reality and the nature of consciousness.
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Prophetic: Building a Device for Lucid Dream States
Prophetic is a consumer neurotech company developing the Halo, a non-invasive device that induces and stabilizes lucid dream states. In a lucid dream, individuals are aware that they are within a dream and can actively control their experiences. The goal of Prophetic is to bring this device to market, allowing users to enter a dream-like state and explore their consciousness. Lucid dreaming offers numerous possibilities, from productive activities like coding or designing, to personal growth and problem-solving. It is seen as a unique and impactful experience, raising deep metaphysical questions about consciousness and reality.
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