The Science of Dreams with Bob Stickgold
Shabbat, January 4
While we read in the Torah about Joseph, his dreams, and his ability to give meaning to those dreams for others, we’ll consider the scientific aspect of dreams and dreaming with Dr. Bob Stickgold. Questions on the origins and meaning of dreams are as old as humankind, and as confounding and exciting today as when nineteenth-century scientists first attempted to unravel them. Why do we dream?
Do dreams hold psychological meaning or are they merely the reflection of random brain activity? What purpose do dreams serve? Joseph certainly had an answer!
Bob’s book, When Brains Dream: Exploring the Science and Mystery of Sleep, co-authored with Antonio Zadra, addresses these core questions about dreams while illuminating the most up-to-date science in the field.