Dreams
From Five Minute Gist · 5:12
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What actually happens when we dream, and why do so many dreams vanish by breakfast? In this episode of Five Minute Gist, we explain what a dream is and what goes on in the brain during REM sleep, when emotion runs high and logic takes a break. We look at the leading theories of why we dream, from sorting memories and processing feelings to rehearsing for danger, plus the idea that dreams may have no purpose at all. We explore what common dreams like falling, being chased and losing teeth might mean. Finally, we explain why some people rarely remember their dreams, and share a simple trick to help you recall more of yours.One topic. Five minutes. Just the gist.Have a topic you'd like explained simply? Send it to [email protected] a topic you want discussed on the show? Send a voicemail here, or email us at [email protected]
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