What Are Dreams? (PBS documentary)

What are dreams and why do we have them? NOVA joins leading dream researchers as they embark on a variety of neurological and psychological experiments to investigate the world of sleep and dreams. Delving deep into the thoughts and brains of a variety of dreamers, scientists are asking important questions about the purpose of this mysterious realm we escape to at night. Do dreams allow us to get a good night's sleep? Do they improve memory? Do they allow us to be more creative? Can they solve our problems or even help us survive the hazards of everyday life?

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Why do We Dream?

Why do We Dream? is a BBC documentary that uncovers the secret world of our dreams with a series of cutting-edge experiments and personal stories. where do dreams come from? Do they have meaning? And ultimately, why do we dream? This film reveals that much of what we thought we knew no longer stands true. Dreams are not simply wild imaginings but play a significant part in all our lives as they have an impact on our memories, the ability to learn, and our mental health. Most surprisingly, it reveals nightmares, too, are beneficial and may even explain the survival of our species.

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