Thread: Method vs Technique

I'd say it's a matter of preference. "Technique" and "method" are essentially synonyms and can be used interchangeably. It is absolutely irrelevant which one you choose.

However, it would be wrong to call a DILD or WILD either, as they are types of lucid dream. This is an important distinction that is often overlooked.

I'd say LaBerge nailed it when using the word strategy to refer to the various approaches used to achieve either form of lucid dream.

If one uses the analogy of travel, DILD's and WILD's are destinations, whereas the techniques/methods/strategies such as WBTB, CAT, MILD etc. would be considered analogous with the mode of transport used to reach one's destination. You can see how misleading it would be to call a car a destination, or Paris a mode of transport. However, arguing over the use of the words "method" and "technique" is no less meaningless than arguing about the use of "vehicle", "conveyance" or "mode of transport" - they mean the very same thing.

That said, I appreciate that Giz was at least attempting to be precise in his own use of language, even if I disagree with his conclusions. I can also absolutely understand how frustrating it is when dealing with misleading characters such as Koi who do lucid dreaming far more harm than good.