Do Dogs Dream in Technicolor? Unveiling the Mystery of Animal Consciousness and Lucid Dreaming
Have you ever woken from a dream feeling like you were in control, perhaps even able to fly or change the scenery?
This state of awareness within a dream is known as lucid dreaming. While research confirms that lucid dreaming is a real phenomenon, with specific brain activity patterns documented, the full picture of how and why it occurs remains under investigation. This begs the fascinating question: do our animal companions also experience this mind-bending state?
Exploring the possibility of lucid dreaming in animals delves into the complexities of animal consciousness and the potential for shared experiences across the animal kingdom.
Behind the scenes of dreaming
Have you ever woken up from a dream feeling like you were in a fantastical movie, complete with dazzling visuals and bizarre storylines? While we might drift off to sleep thinking our brains take a break, the truth is far more captivating.
During REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, the stage associated with dreaming, specific brain regions become like bustling marketplaces, bursting with activity. One such area, the “visual processing center” (extrastriate cortex), comes alive even though your eyes are…
