Scientists Use A Brain Implant To Control Lucid Dreaming

Lucid dreaming is a fascinating phenomenon where individuals become aware that they are asleep. It allows people to consciously navigate and manipulate the world they are in, granting them a sense of control and the ability to shape a narrative according to their desires.
 
In a new experiment from researchers at REMspace, a brain implant was placed into a test subject, and subsequently, scientists were able to influence the dream world—a concept that has only ever existed in sci-fi films.
 
The subject of their experiment was Michael Raduga, one of the researchers, who can go in and out of a lucid dream state. His unique skills allowed them to explore the electrical stimulation while he was in slumber. They did so by implanting a device into his brain that stimulates the motor cortex during REM sleep.
 
While he was sleeping, a gentle electrical current was applied to the area in Raduga’s brain. Interestingly enough, he was able to respond to the stimulation in REM. When the electrical signal was activated, he dropped objects from his hand. This gave insight into the correlation between the brain’s motor cortex and dream scenarios. And more importantly, while the experiment ran, it did not awaken or disturb his slumber.
 
According to REMspace, this technique can evoke sensations, movements, and even emotions. It could also trigger lucid dreams, enabling people to be consciously aware of their state and literally achieve whatever dream they desire.
 
Some of the goals behind this include creativity, self-discovery, and therapeutic scenarios that could help people deal with trauma in their real lives.
 
 
 
[via Interesting Engineering and REMspace, Photo 144081638 © Tero Vesalainen | Dreamstime.com]