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> “We’ve thought of so many experiments we could do with this,” Konkoly said. “I think one predicate that we're working on now is: how can we optimize the proce

> “We’ve thought of so many experiments we could do with this,” Konkoly said. “I think one predicate that we're working on now is: how can we optimize the procedure? How can we have this happen more? How can we have people have more lucid dreams? How can we communicate more reliably?” Do we want people to have more lucid dreams? I personally think it's an experience everyone should have at least once, as it gives you an appreciation for the brain's ability to construct reality out of nothing, but I also think it's an addictive activity that disrupts sleep without many other benefits.

74d-fe6-2c6 6y ago
does it disrupt sleep?
- tluyben2 6y ago
  I have them almost every night (I trained for it when I was 19 and it stuck); when I don't have at least one, I feel far fitter and slept-out than if I did not have one. So I would say it helps sleep. Devices like the Apple Watch or other sleep measuring devices do note that 50-60% of my nights are spent in deep sleep, which, apparently, is a lot.
  - 74d-fe6-2c6 6y ago
    so, what you're saying is that from your experience lucid dreaming does not impact sleep quality negatively - correct? if I'm understanding you correctly you'd even say it impacts sleep quality positively (?)
    - tluyben2 6y ago
      That is my experience yes.
- isaac21259 6y ago
  Some techniques require you wake up in the middle of the night before going back to sleep. Personally I've always had far higher success with these methods than others.
- dorkwood 6y ago
  If you're new at it and you're trying to induce them as much as possible, then you're going to be falling asleep and waking up at arbitrary times, or trying to trick your brain into remaining awake while the rest of your body falls asleep. Also, if you have a particularly intense lucid dream, it's not uncommon to wake up immediately after. So I would say yes, if lucid dreaming doesn't come naturally to you, then inducing them will disrupt your natural sleep patterns.

74d-fe6-2c6 6y ago

does it disrupt sleep?

tluyben2 6y ago
I have them almost every night (I trained for it when I was 19 and it stuck); when I don't have at least one, I feel far fitter and slept-out than if I did not have one. So I would say it helps sleep. Devices like the Apple Watch or other sleep measuring devices do note that 50-60% of my nights are spent in deep sleep, which, apparently, is a lot.
- 74d-fe6-2c6 6y ago
  so, what you're saying is that from your experience lucid dreaming does not impact sleep quality negatively - correct? if I'm understanding you correctly you'd even say it impacts sleep quality positively (?)
  - tluyben2 6y ago
    That is my experience yes.
isaac21259 6y ago
Some techniques require you wake up in the middle of the night before going back to sleep. Personally I've always had far higher success with these methods than others.
dorkwood 6y ago
If you're new at it and you're trying to induce them as much as possible, then you're going to be falling asleep and waking up at arbitrary times, or trying to trick your brain into remaining awake while the rest of your body falls asleep. Also, if you have a particularly intense lucid dream, it's not uncommon to wake up immediately after. So I would say yes, if lucid dreaming doesn't come naturally to you, then inducing them will disrupt your natural sleep patterns.