Sleep and Dreams as Reflected by Science Fiction Literature and Films—Anything to Learn From?
Journal of Sleep Research August 21, 2025 Dieter Riemann, Christoph Nissen, Pierre A Geoffroy et al.
Sleep and dreams are frequent themes in science fiction (Sci-Fi) literature and films, often used to explore questions about consciousness, reality, technology and the human experience. Sci-Fi authors and filmmakers utilise the enigmatic nature of sleep and dreams to blur the boundaries between reality and imagination, raising philosophical questions or extrapolating the effects of futuristic...