Freudian Theory and Modern Neuroscience

Integration of Freudian Theory and Modern Neuroscience Freud’s psychoanalytic theory posits that dreams reveal latent content, such as our repressed desires and unresolved conflicts. Modern neuroscience offers parallels through studies on the Default Mode Network (DMN), which remains active during REM sleep and is associated with vivid dreaming (Nielsen and Powell, 2022). This activity suggests…

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why dreams appear so real and vivid

DR George Northoff  in his book “neuropsychoanalysis in practice” discusses the question of why dreams appear so real and vivid, and why they contain objects. The author suggests that the brain is predisposed to creating a sense of space and time, and that this is what makes dreams feel so real. Additionally, the author suggests…

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Art Theory: Lucid Dreaming as a Creative Canvas

From an art theory perspective, lucid dreaming can be seen as a form of ultimate creative expression, where the dreamer, aware they are dreaming, becomes both artist and audience to the unfolding narrative of their dream. This aligns with the concept of the “artist’s mind” as a space of limitless potential, where imagination is unbounded…

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narcolepsy- valuable insights into various states of double consciousness

I have attempted to summarize the key aspects of narcolepsy, as this information may offer valuable insights into various states of double consciousness When a dream bursts into reality: what can be learned from this double consciousness state? Narcolepsy is a disease characterized by unexpected bursts of sleep in the middle of the day and…

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Aphasia and dreams

very interesting findings that aphasia patients mantain ability to speak in their dreams.In a recent Aphasia Cafe discussion, this topic emerged regarding patients with aphasia and their dream experiences. One participant shared that, despite his aphasia during wakefulness, he found himself able to speak effortlessly in dreams. This revelation prompted The National Aphasia Association to…

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על סמל החיה בחלומות / רות נצר/ On the animal symbol in dreams

‘החיות החכמות המאכלסות את שנתך’: על סמל החיה והחיה בחלומותרות נצר“נוסעת בעלת לב צפור שחורהשלך החיות החכמות המאכלסות את שנתך” (אלחנדרה פיזארניק)המיתוס המרכזי של התרבות האנושית, ובעיקר של התרבות המערבית, הוא נצחון ואילוף החיה ואף הריגתה או הקרבתה. האל, המלך הקדמון והגבור – מתואר כמי שיכול לנצח את החיה הקדמונית ולשלוט בה. או כמי שמלווה…

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