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An Evolutionary Theory of Dreaming

By Ryan Hurd

Thinking about thinking is hard, and thinking about dreaming is harder. Believe it or not, there is only one evolutionary theory of dreaming seriously at work these days in academia. Indeed, a theory supporting the biological function of dreams has … [Read more...] about An Evolutionary Theory of Dreaming

Filed Under: Theories of Dreaming Tagged With: Antti Revonsuo, dream theory, evolution, evolutionary psychology, Katja Valli

Media Watch: Dreams article in Parade Magazine

By Ryan Hurd

I was pleasantly surprised to see a new article about the value of dreaming in the Oct 28, 2007 edition of Parade Magazine. In this piece, author Robert Moss discusses the role of dreams in creativity, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and … [Read more...] about Media Watch: Dreams article in Parade Magazine

Filed Under: Psychic Dreams Tagged With: evolution, media, psychic dreams, Robert Moss

Ancient humans were slackers

By Ryan Hurd

Nature is about to publish a fantastic archaeological discovery. A cave site in South Africa has been excavated by archaeologists, revealing an ancient human encampment complete with cooked mussel shells, small stone tools, and some red ocre. What … [Read more...] about Ancient humans were slackers

Filed Under: Consciousness & Health Tagged With: cognitive archaeology, evolution

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