New method induces lucidity 77% of the time
Interesting new study hot of the presses
http://www.nature.com/neuro/journal/...l/nn.3719.html
And an easier to read article talking about that study:
Seeking Roots of Consciousness, Scientists Make Dreamers Self-Aware
It's finals week, so I've only had time to skim the lay mans article. But it seems to me that if what they're claiming is true, then this is a huge step forward for the science behind lucid dreaming.
Some possible discussion points
- critiques of the study, was it conducted properly, any obvious flaws/limitations
- Does the lay man article accurately describe the results of the study, or are they sensationalizing it?
- beyond understanding lucid dreaming, how useful might this method be for studying consciousness?
- Implications for lucid dreaming in general, is it a good thing if we develop an easy route to lucidity, or will something be lost if people no longer have to undergo extensive training?
