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Scientists Are Researching a Device That Can Induce Lucid Dreams on Demand (www.vice.com)
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Scientists Are Researching a Device That Can Induce Lucid Dreams on Demand::The startup behind Halo is aiming for a future where a wearable headband can give people the experience of awakening in a lucid dream.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Damn that’d be nice. I’ve only had one lucid dream but every time I’ve tried to get one again I’ve landed myself in sleep paralysis.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Wait until you experience your first astral projection ! But yeah, when I tried it a second time I also fell into sleep paralysis... Scary shit !

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sleep apnea is the general cause of sleep paralysis. It's good idea to check if you happen to have a chance. :)

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think they're referring to staying conscious and meditating towards sleep to keep lucidity during the transition. It's a technique.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, and the fact that they keep finding sleep paralysis instead of a lucid dream is a little concerning, so this person is recommending they talk to a professional about it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you’re meditating your way towards a lucid dream, and end up in sleep paralysis, it’s not because of sleep apnea. And if it was, you’d know since the intent is to be aware through the whole process into the dream.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I wanna say it's due to "delta waves" being produced by the brain. We believe it's a part of the sleep cycle that may help protect us from physically "acting out" our dreams.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Astral projection is better than lucid dreaming