Why do we dream?
Dream Factory
Why do we dream?
You close your eyes at night, and suddenly you're flying over a purple ocean, or running late to a test you didn't study for, or chatting with your dog who's somehow learned to speak perfect French. What is your brain doing while you sleep? Why does it cook up these weird little movies?
Your brain doesn't shut off when you sleep — it's actually incredibly busy. All day long, your brain collects millions of bits of information: faces you saw, words you heard, feelings you felt, skills you practiced. At night, it sorts through this giant pile like someone organizing a messy desk drawer.
