Oct 18, 2023
Whatever your dreams consist of, you’ve probably wondered where
they come from and what they might be trying to tell you.
Psychologists, too, have long studied the origin and purpose of
dreams. Mark Blagrove, PhD, of Swansea University, talks about what
we know – and don’t know – about why we dream; the relationship
between our dreams and what’s happening in our waking life; why
some dreams seem so common – like being unprepared for class or
flying; why some people have particularly vivid and memorable
dreams while others hardly dream at all; whether animals dream; and
whether our dreams are entirely out of our conscious control or
whether it’s possible to influence their content.
For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the
Speaking
of Psychology Homepage.