Thread: Why aren't we always lucid

Originally Posted by dolphin

We aren't always lucid because the thought we are or might be dreaming doesn't consciously cross our minds during the dream. This is because our attention is preoccupied with other things during the dream that are more important to us at the time.

Like in a computer program. The common denominator is an electic impulse. Every program needs to be initiated by a single electrical sequence of ones and zeros. Maybe the same could be said for self awareness in general. You could have a insanely powerful computer without self awareness untill the right sequence is played...

And like darkmatter points out, there are levels and different aspects to it. And by intent we can run programs/perform exercises known to increase self awareness untill suddenly you play the right sequence to activate a new program in your consciousness.

I feel it becomes important to recognize that this sequence, like any happening in the universe, would be a continual process. The beginning and end of the sequence/thought is arbitrarily decided and does not really exist.


(that turned in to a stream of thought, but it makes sense to me at least)

Originally Posted by Lucidit

Of we were always lucid, it would become boring at one point. This way, it is a challenge for one to accomplish.

Atleast how I think it would be.

This was my first thought as well. It makes a lot of sense to think "entertainment value" is one of the core priorities of the universe. And it can often provide a good perspective. It is in simple terms the Hindu world view. The world as a drama.

Edit: Another thing from Hinduism is that in order for the drama to be as entertaining as possible, it is set up so that the actor may not realize that he is in a play (to put it horribly). Lucid Dreaming could compromise that.