Behav Brain Sci December 2000 PMID 11515143

Dreaming and the brain: toward a cognitive neuroscience of conscious states.

J A Hobson, E F Pace-Schott, R Stickgold

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Numerous discussions highlight the article's scientific depth and its challenge to psychoanalytic views on dreaming, as exemplified by references to Hobson’s work and mentions of the article as a comprehensive overview. The tone varies from scientific recognition to cautious endorsement, with words like 'good overview,' 'treatise,' and 'against interpretations' reflecting both respect and critical perspectives.

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Most discussions recognize the publication as an authoritative and valuable contribution to understanding dreaming from a neuroscience perspective, with some explicitly citing the book by Hobson as a significant source.

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There is widespread curiosity, especially among those familiar with neuropsychology, indicated by mentions of reviews, summaries, and relevance of the research to ongoing debates.

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Participants demonstrate moderate engagement, referencing other literature, offering critiques, and contextualizing the research within broader scientific discussions.

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The publication appears to influence views on dreaming's neural basis, with comments framing it as an important or transformative work that challenges traditional psychoanalytic interpretations.

Abstract in brief

Disagreements exist among sleep researchers about whether dreaming can be fully explained through brain physiology, especially at different sleep states
Studies show clear quantitative differences in brain activity and mental experiences between REM sleep, NREM sleep, and waking states, both in psychophysiological measurements and neuroimaging
A proposed three-dimensional model links the physical brain states to the subjective experience of dreams, suggesting parallels between brain activity and dream phenomenology in both normal and abnormal consciousness

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RT @Oleg_A_Chagin: Dreaming and the brain: toward a cognitive neuroscience of conscious states - PubMed https://t.co/w4eBEyj9Hs

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Oleg A. Chagin

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Dreaming And The Brain - Toward A Cognitive Neuroscience of Conscious States - Hobson https://t.co/6aEWWTqhww https://t.co/QRbdzcKRb7

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Jim Davies

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@peez I review the lit as of 2019 in a chapter of my Imagination book. This BBS article is also a good overview of the issues: https://t.co/KFXQrraciZ

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