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Why Do We Dream? | REM Sleep, Lucid Dreams & Brain Science Explained

Why Do We Dream? | REM Sleep, Lucid Dreams & Brain Science Explained

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🧠 Why do we dream? In this episode of Science Made Simple, we explore the science behind dreaming — from REM sleep to lucid dreaming and everything in between. Discover the top scientific theories on why we dream: memory processing, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and even random brain activity. Are dreams meaningful, or just mental noise? Plus, learn fascinating facts about how dreams work — including how blind people dream, why we forget dreams so quickly, and how lucid dreaming lets you control your dreams. Tune in and uncover the hidden world inside your sleeping mind. 🎧 Episode Title: Unraveling the Mystery of Dreams
🗓️ Release Date: 2025/05/03
🎙️ Hosted by: Science Made Simple
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