Are Dreams a Form of Consciousness?

The Science Behind Dreams · May 22, 2026 · 8m

This episode explores whether dreams should be considered a true form of consciousness. Although dreaming feels very different from waking life, the brain remains highly active during sleep, generating emotions, imagery, memory, and a sense of self. Even in dreams, there is still an experiencer—a "you" moving through the experience.

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