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Why We Dream: Three Theories About the Sleeping Brain

Why We Dream: Three Theories About the Sleeping Brain

‧ 1m 12s

Dreams may help the brain organize memories, process emotions or make sense of random signals during sleep. This short episode explores three theories about why we dream, the role of REM sleep and why we forget almost all our dreams within minutes of waking. Scientists still don't fully agree on what this nightly show is for.