The phenomenon of dreaming is an endless fascinating topic for many individuals, and the concept of lucid dreaming is a never-ending source of interest. What is lucid dreaming and what potential does it hold? In this episode we will:
- Define the concept of lucid dreaming
- Explore the history of the practice from its roots in ancient Hindu and Buddhist practices, to its first description by Aristotle
- Follow the changing characteristics that define lucid dreaming from its first scientific description in 1931 (when the term lucid dreaming was coined) to the present
- Touch upon seminal research exploring ways of communicating and studying the lucid dreamer and their world
- List the various techniques for inducing lucid dreams including reality testing
- Review research studying befits of lucid dreaming application
Produced by: Maeve Winter
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