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Scientists Are Researching a Device That Can Induce Lucid Dreams on Demand (www.vice.com)
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Scientists Are Researching a Device That Can Induce Lucid Dreams on Demand::The startup behind Halo is aiming for a future where a wearable headband can give people the experience of awakening in a lucid dream.

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[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Good luck. What's the eventual purpose though?

[–] Darkenfolk@dormi.zone 24 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Creating batteries for the machines.

[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago

Sex dreams you can control

[–] MinusPi@yiffit.net 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Recreation? Not everything strictly needs practical purposes. I'd certainly buy one if it's affordable. Though it might have medical or therapeutic use.

[–] Jesus_666@feddit.de 6 points 1 year ago

Treatment of persistent nightmares as part of psychotherapy? If they can get this thing certified as a medical device they can jack up the price by 500% no problem.