MTStock Studio via Getty ImagesDreaming is something all of us do, to different extents. Why we do this is still not something that scientists can agree wholeheartedly on, and, while there isn’t a conclusive answer at this point, a new theory that was published this year might just be the answer we’ve been looking for. AdvertisementDreams could be serving as a functionWriting for the British Psychological Society, Mark Blagrove said that while there are theories as to what happens when we dream, the purpose of them could actually be far more related to our waking life. This is especially true when it comes to telling others about our dreams. Blagrove said: “Dream-sharing may increase empathy because the dream acts as a piece of fiction, which is explored by the dreamer and others as part of the sharing process.

Source: Huffington Post June 22, 2024 17:39 UTC