10 theories that explain why we dream
The study of dreaming is called oneirology, and it’s a field of inquiry that spans neuroscience, psychology, and even literature. Still, the plain fact is that the reasons why we dream are still mysterious. But that hasn’t stopped scientists from coming up with some pretty fascinating hypotheses. Here are ten of them. 1. Wish fulfillment…
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Annalee Newitz and Joseph Bennington-Castro
