December 2018 PMID 30542052

Frequent lucid dreaming associated with increased functional connectivity between frontopolar cortex and temporoparietal association areas.

Benjamin Baird, Anna Castelnovo, Olivia Gosseries, Giulio Tononi

Mentions

32
Peak: 2 in Apr 2021
across 6 sources since Jul 2020

Extended reach

45,651
potential audience

Total likes

475

Video views

13,407

Mentions per month

Jul 2020 – Nov 2024

Where it's discussed

  • News18 articles
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  • Blogs4 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts
  • Bluesky1 posts

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What people are saying

Overall, the discussions reflect a moderate level of agreement and curiosity, with comments like 'Intriguing' and hypotheses about supplements like Vitamin B. The tone indicates an interest in both scientific mechanisms and practical applications, showing thoughtful engagement with the research and its potential implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions seem to accept the findings, with expressions like 'Intriguing' and acknowledgment of the study's significance, indicating moderate support.

InterestModerate interest

Respondents show genuine curiosity about the topic, mentioning potential ways to enhance lucid dreaming and exploring scientific details.

EngagementModerate engagement

Postings include references to brain regions, models, and possible interventions, suggesting active engagement rather than superficial mentions.

ImpactNeutral impact

While some posts consider the implications interesting, there is limited indication of perceptions that the study will radically change understanding or practices yet.

Abstract in brief

  • Frequent lucid dreaming is linked to increased functional connectivity between the anterior prefrontal cortex (aPFC) and temporoparietal association areas, which are usually less active during sleep.
  • The study found that individuals who experience lucid dreams several times a week show stronger brain communication between these regions, unlike their brain structure, which remains unchanged.
  • These findings imply that higher functional connectivity in specific brain networks may enable some people to become aware they are dreaming during sleep.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Adam Safron
@adamsafron · X

More hippocampal and prefrontal involvement in lucid dreamers as consistent with the rehearsal/salience model above, where more coherent/accessible/memory-constrained dreams are also more likely to promote meta-cognitive awareness? https://t.co/a9R5rcwPNj

Jul 28, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,321 followers View post →
ünal kurtçimeni
@kurtimeni · X

Frequent lucid dreaming associated with increased functional connectivity between frontopolar cortex and temporoparietal association areas https://t.co/6BaJM9MpPV

Nov 2, 2021 · 1 like · 27,341 followers View post →
Rosaura Brisuela @roswitta.bsky.social
@Roswitamind · X

Frequent lucid dreaming associated with increased functional connectivity between frontopolar cortex and temporoparietal association areas:https://t.co/MD8CPTEsMx

Nov 1, 2024 · 1,285 followers View post →
KRISTINA A’LEO
@KRISTINA_ALEO · X

Frequent lucid dreaming associated with increased functional connectivity between frontopolar cortex and temporoparietal association areas | Scientific Reports Intriguing. https://t.co/qdwilg8mnx

Mar 15, 2022 · 1,017 followers View post →
Subh⚡
@subh10 · X

Also, Frequent #lucid_dreaming associated with increased functional connectivity between frontopolar cortex and temporoparietal association areas. I guess, Adding #VitaminB complex might help.

Apr 19, 2021 · 280 followers View post →
Gabriel Belmar
@elareadebroca.bsky.social · Bluesky

Baird, B., Castelnovo, A., Gosseries, O. et al. Frequent lucid dreaming associated with increased functional connectivity between frontopolar cortex and temporoparietal association areas. Sci Rep 8, 17798 (2018).

Feb 14, 2024 View post →

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Rosaura Brisuela @roswitta.bsky.social
@Roswitamind · X

Frequent lucid dreaming associated with increased functional connectivity between frontopolar cortex and temporoparietal association areas:https://t.co/MD8CPTEsMx

Nov 1, 2024 · 1,285 followers View post →
Gabriel Belmar
@elareadebroca.bsky.social · Bluesky

Baird, B., Castelnovo, A., Gosseries, O. et al. Frequent lucid dreaming associated with increased functional connectivity between frontopolar cortex and temporoparietal association areas. Sci Rep 8, 17798 (2018).

Feb 14, 2024 View post →
KRISTINA A’LEO
@KRISTINA_ALEO · X

Frequent lucid dreaming associated with increased functional connectivity between frontopolar cortex and temporoparietal association areas | Scientific Reports Intriguing. https://t.co/qdwilg8mnx

Mar 15, 2022 · 1,017 followers View post →
ünal kurtçimeni
@kurtimeni · X

Frequent lucid dreaming associated with increased functional connectivity between frontopolar cortex and temporoparietal association areas https://t.co/6BaJM9MpPV

Nov 2, 2021 · 1 like · 27,341 followers View post →
Subh⚡
@subh10 · X

Also, Frequent #lucid_dreaming associated with increased functional connectivity between frontopolar cortex and temporoparietal association areas. I guess, Adding #VitaminB complex might help.

Apr 19, 2021 · 280 followers View post →
Adam Safron
@adamsafron · X

More hippocampal and prefrontal involvement in lucid dreamers as consistent with the rehearsal/salience model above, where more coherent/accessible/memory-constrained dreams are also more likely to promote meta-cognitive awareness? https://t.co/a9R5rcwPNj

Jul 28, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,321 followers View post →