Red-light therapy to lucid dream, or just my office's fire alarm test? Either way, I'm not transforming into anything.
Lucid dreams induced via multisensory stimulation
Researchers induced longer lucid dreams in 60 participants using multisensory stimulation—red light flashes, soft vibrations, and guided attention training before naps. Dreamers reported flying, exploring space, and even turning into dragons. The method nearly doubled lucid dream duration during REM sleep, hinting at future treatments for nightmares and creativity boosts.
Source: Lucid dreams induced via multisensory stimulation — New Scientist
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