Submitted by: Kieran Fox
We spend a huge amount of our time dreaming and daydreaming – but what is it all for? Many people find personal meaning in dreams and daydreams, but the consensus scientific viewpoint is that they’re just senseless fantasy. Our research shows that the same brain regions involved in daydreaming are also active in nighttime dreams, during creative thinking, and when planning for the future. Dreaming and daydreaming might be key to our creativity and our ability to plan for the future. We’re continuing our work on understanding the positive, constructive side of dreams and daydreams. Find us at christofflab.ca