The Science and Interpretation of Dreams

Posted Wednesday, June 29, 2011

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So I had this dream last night where I was in my house, only it wasn't my house, and my second grade teacher was demanding I spit out my gum, only it wasn't gum, it was a hundred dollar bill and ... Well, it was a weird dream. Guess you had to be there. On the next Sound of Ideas, we'll continue our week long focus on sleep with an examination of dreams. Why do we dream? Do dreams mean anything? And why are some more memorable than others? Join the conversation, Wednesday at 9 on 90.3.

Guests

Dr. Robert Stickgold, Director, Center for Sleep and Cognition, Harvard University
Craig Webb, Executive Director, Dreams Foundation

Additional Information

Harvard Division of Sleep Medicine
The Dreams Foundation

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