Why Do We Forget Dreams So Quickly?

The Science Behind Dreams · Aug 7, 2026 · 13m

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This episode explores why even vivid dreams can disappear within minutes of waking. During REM sleep, the brain is highly active, but the chemical conditions for forming stable…