Research Shows Real-Time Communication With Lucid Dreamers Is Possible. What Can We Learn From It?

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Researchers have broken into the mysterious world of dreams, a place largely uncharted. We still don’t know much about why we dream. Scientists at Northwestern University and other parts of the world released a new study that shows they were able to communicate with individuals during REM sleep.

Researchers have broken into the mysterious world of dreams, a place largely uncharted. We still don’t know much about why we dream. Scientists at Northwestern University and other parts of the world released a new study that shows they were able to communicate with individuals during REM sleep.

Researchers asked participants simple questions during the study and some of the participants were able to signal answers with a sequence of eye movements or by contracting face muscles. Authors of the study say with the new insight, the possibilities from this information are somewhat endless. The method could be used to learn more about cognitive abilities during sleep, to address sleep problems such as nightmares or jaw-clenching or even assist in memory function. Today on AirTalk, we talk with one of the senior authors of the study and discuss what it could mean for the future of dreaming. Do you have thoughts or questions? Join the conversation by calling 866-893-5722.

Guest:

Ken Paller, one of the senior authors of the study, professor of psychology and director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Program at Northwestern University; he tweets

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