Anyone else think that LDing is gonna big...

[TheWeirdnessSymposium]

at some point in the future? I'm thinking maybe as popular as the internet or sports? I can't believe it isn't already, to be honest. I've only had one LD but since starting to consciously attain LDs I've learned a lot about myself: my meditation has improved, I've learned how to have 'dialogue' with my subconscious, set goals, improve my prospective memory, have a more disciplined mind.

[The Silver Bullet]

I believe it could possibly become big. There already making games about dreaming/lucid dreaming. If the right developer/directer makes the right game/movie then we might see a rise in LDers in the future.

[lucidreamsavy]

Why not? More people have to know about it, and understand how fun they can be. Then, why not, they could be big? The info to everyday people just doesn't seem to be there yet.

[Ethereal]

I personally hope not. I don't know about you guys, but I get jealous and exclusive when people start discovering things that are really special to me. It's why I hate it when we learn about, say, Ancient Civilizations in history class because for the longest time that has been my obsession.

[The Silver Bullet]

Well like I said, if its the games that shoot LDing into popularity then we will most likely see an explosion of immature kids and "know-it-alls" roaming and trolling these forums just like on Xbox.com/Xbox Live. Call me selfish but I kinda agree with Ethereal too.

[TheWeirdnessSymposium]

I personally hope not. I don't know about you guys, but I get jealous and exclusive when people start discovering things that are really special to me. It's why I hate it when we learn about, say, Ancient Civilizations in history class because for the longest time that has been my obsession. Ha ha, that is so true. You have hit something there. I'm - slightly ashamed - to admit I do feel the same. It's like when you know a small band, they're one of your favourites, and then they hit mainstream popularity. Something dies.

[Supernova]

I made a post about this in another thread. I can't be arsed to remember everything I wrote right now but if I can find the post I'll quote it here.

[slash112]

There are a lot of people who don't agree with lucid dreaming. The vast majority of the people who I have told either think it isn't that interesting or that it takes away something which is special in dreams (tells you who you are, basically) But, maybe in the whole world, maybe the vast majority of people would be interested. There really needs to be like a big TV series about it or something. Or the DV podcasts need to become big. those things would make a start.

[C-Fonz]

I feel as if it takes a certain mindset and discipline to get into Lucid Dreaming (not necessarily a whole lot). The sudden thought if controlling dreams is very interesting but immersing ones self with it and really attempting to reach lucidity; now that takes a more special person than someone running on hype.

[Maria92]

Unfortunately, it probably will become a smash hit...darn. Once people realize how fun it is to be an all-powerful master of everything, it's going to take off. And then the geeks (not to be confused with nerds) will move in and turn it into the uncoolest thing since dungeons and dragons. I like having intellectual chats with you guys, and the freedom to ask *almost* any question without fear of total ridicule from some 14-year-old punk. I'm curious as to what percentage of the population knows about LDing.

[Ethereal]

But its true that people are so unaccepting of it. When I told my mom about it, she basically laughed it off. When I tell my friends, they laugh and say "lol, i don't know what to think." Well, for one, start thinking for yourself! It's as if they have this societal response programmed into them. When I found out about LDing (through the internet) I was utterly amazed by it. Other people just seem to shrug and forget about it.

[Hot Chocolate]

I personally hope not. I don't know about you guys, but I get jealous and exclusive when people start discovering things that are really special to me. It's why I hate it when we learn about, say, Ancient Civilizations in history class because for the longest time that has been my obsession. Same here, it can be very annoying at times. Well like I said, if its the games that shoot LDing into popularity then we will most likely see an explosion of immature kids and "know-it-alls" roaming and trolling these forums just like on Xbox.com/Xbox Live. Call me selfish but I kinda agree with Ethereal too. At least lucid dreaming itself isn't multiplayer. But yeah, the contrast between those big gaming forums and this one is so huge, I don't want this site to become anything like that.

[Harper]

At least lucid dreaming itself isn't multiplayer LOL. So true, so true, although I suppose those who believe in the shared dreaming would argue that point. I kind of doubt that LDing will become huge on a mainstream level any time soon. For most people, it takes discipline and motivation and I don't think many people are able or willing to devote that level of energy to it. And while for me, it's the biggest, most interesting idea, other people don't seem to have very much interest in dreams in general. I don't understand how you can NOT be interested, but the few people I've tried to talk to in person about LDing or dreams just don't seem to get it or care.

[TheConqueror89]

Personally, I don't think in our actual society it will become a well known and practised activity. A lot of people don't have the interest, the patience, or the time to dedicate theirselves to this kind of activity which requires effort. Most people are too focused on their real life problems (job, family, other interests) to even pay attention to the LD possibilities. I told some of my friends about it. A lot of them (of my age, i'm 20) said they had that kind of experience when they were young but that they don't have it anymore and i found that 1 of them is a natural LD. On the other hand when i told older people (my parents) they didn't really believe in it although i managed to get them to share some ocasional dreams which is interesting. So i'm not quite sure if it is usual to have this kind of experience when we are younger than when we are older. Maybe people forget that kind of experience with time passed. I also have seen once a cientific study that showed that during life the REM period ammount per night keeps decreasing proportionately to the NREM period. Maybe this allows us to have more possibilities to be lucid as a child than when older. Anyway, i'm glad that i have discovered LD and i hope that more motivated people do as well but personally i wouldn't like it to become a popular practise. That would, as some people said in some posts, decrease the sensation felt by me that i'm doing something special and that isn't a common worldwide practise.

[JamesLD]

i dont think it will ever become huge. for the reason that i have told many of my friends about it and the ones that seem interested, start it up and are discouraged once they dont have a lucid dream the first night they try, and then realize how much actual practice it takes then they just give up. but thats just my theory.

[omegadecisive]

Pretty much same here, I told my parents about it a while back (when I merely spectated on these forums) and they thought 'oh no another one of his phases' and accused me of being some sort of weirdo (in the way my parents only seem to manage). Where as my friends almost seemed to change the subject every time I bought it up. People can be very closed minded, and I think the masses would never accept anything as spiritual and cathartic as LDing. Lets face it if anyone wants some good old escapism these days, they just sit down and play xbox etc. no working for it like LDers do.

[The Silver Bullet]

Lets face it if anyone wants some good old escapism these days, they just sit down and play xbox etc. no working for it like LDers do. I heard that. Actually, I used to play games a lot until I got into LDing. Now I only go outside and walk around or I'm on here. Also, I have about 2 friends that I can talk to about LDing but other than that I don't have anybody else interested enough to talk about it.

[Fabio-the-dreamer]

I find the Idea of LDing becoming big kind scary. If it becomes big, Somebody will make a device that allows anybody to have lucid dreams at will, without any effort. Frankly, I think that this would probably cause an escapist society. I don't have a high opinion of people. But really, would the average person, if suddenly given the ability to LD, would they do anything else? Why live a boring real life when you can have a perfect dream life?

[TheConqueror89]

Also, I have about 2 friends that I can talk to about LDing but other than that I don't have anybody else interested enough to talk about it. Same here, but in my case it's only 1 (the one who is a natural LDer). Although the other firends said that they had that kind of experience before when they were young they lost the interest on the theme fast and didn't seem much enthusiastic about it.

[Maria92]

"I find the Idea of LDing becoming big kind scary. If it becomes big, Somebody will make a device that allows anybody to have lucid dreams at will, without any effort. Frankly, I think that this would probably cause an escapist society. I don't have a high opinion of people. But really, would the average person, if suddenly given the ability to LD, would they do anything else? Why live a boring real life when you can have a perfect dream life?" Enter the Matrix. Well, there is a credible theory that people need some bad in their lives to truly appreciate the good. It's the whole, "you-can't-have-evil-without-good-and-good-without-evil" thing. So, while the rest of the population is zonking out and becoming more and more bored with their dreams, the true LDers will be happy as can be. Of course, some would become displeased with their dream society and return to reality, but not enough. And thus, the LDers, the hard workers, the true masters of society, will rule the world! But in all actuality, I can't see it becoming a big hit. A short-term fad...maybe. A long-term lifestyle...no chance in hell. At least, not with our present society.

[Hukif]

I think it will! Just that it will take many years and a lot of people won't like it, but who cares? I want to see it become popular, hope it doesn't takes that long.

[lucidreamsavy]

This topic is getting quite controversial

[StrangeDreamsGuy]

Every time I bring it up with my friends they don't take it seriously. 3 people have been interested but then they just forget about it. I don't see why you would want to just throw away 20-35 years of your life when you can do anything. Hopefully I'll have an opportunity to write about it in school this year.

[Michael]

I've known about it forever and it's never really gotten much more popular. With the internet and everything I think more people know about it and information aobut it now days, but it hasn't and won't become much more popular. Just more people will learn about it. That's just my opinion. Who knows, maybe it will blow up.

[Tranquil Toad]

You would think with all the shit that people devote time to in their lives that lucid dreaming would be more popular. Whenever I think about this it makes me lose some respect for humanity. Not that I look down on someone for not getting involved with lucid dreaming, but so many of the trends and hobbies that enjoy mainstream popularity are surely equal, if not less, interesting than what amounts to virtual reality. People are by and large very closed minded and boring. From a global perspective, humans have only been around for a very short period of time. Perhaps we are still trying to shed off our animal origins, and as time progresses people will enter into a higher mentality which will allow for a more radical open mindedness towards what are now fringe subjects.