The Application of the “Banchenko's Mnemonic Dream Synchronization Method” for the Joint Synchronization of Dream Elements (Including Lucid Dreams), within the Framework of “Blokhin's Dreaming Cell Concept,” and the Analysis of the Obtained Results Using the “Kapustin's AI Dream Matching Model.”
International Internal Medicine Journal January 29, 2024 DOI: 10.33140/iimj.02.01.06 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational study with pre-post analysis Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 8 |
| Population | Eight participants from different countries |
| Intervention | Mnemonic Dream Synchronization Technique of Banchenko |
| Duration | 30 days before synchronization and 30 days after start of synchronization; 16-day synchronization period |
| Topics | Dreaming Lucid dreaming |
| Key findings | Synchronization during wakefulness influences dream content, introducing memes and tag-memes, but does not increase lucid dream frequency. |
Abstract
Purpose: The research is aimed at studying the potential for dream synchronization, including lucid dreams, among a group of participants using the concepts of "memes" and "tag-memes" within the framework of the "Banchenko Algorithm" and the "Mnemonic Dream Synchronization Technique of Banchenko." Additionally, it aims to assess the effectiveness of a new artificial intelligence model built and trained by Mykhailo Kapustin for identifying correlations in the dreams of the participants [1].
Methods: In the study, eight participants from different countries kept dream journals for a month. Afterward, the artificial intelligence model developed by Kapustin was trained to analyze these dreams. Following this, over the course of 16 days, synchronization among the group of participants was conducted using the "Mnemonic Dream Synchronization Technique of Banchenko," which included activities like collectively watching the TV series "The OA. Synchronization took into account the difference in time zones. Additionally, synchronous discussions of the viewing were carried out on the Telegram messenger, along with additional discussions related to key concepts and "tag-memes." Data analysis covered 30 days before synchronization and 30 days after the start of synchronization, using Kapustin's model with subsequent manual verification [2].Results: The data obtained for two periods confirm the influence of synchronization during wakefulness on dreams and highlight the emergence of "memes" and "tag-memes" in dream content, as well as objects and scenes unrelated to the elements of discussion or collective viewings. In-depth discussions during wakefulness contribute to the development of unique "tag-memes" within the group. The novelty of the research is based on the fact that it's suggested that electromagnetic fields may serve as mediators in intercellular communication, facilitating the exchange of information between cells. The systematic keeping of dream journals may influence the content of dreams. The frequency of lucid dreams remained stable, which may indicate the limited effectiveness of isolated methods of joint tuning without additional methods for inducing lucid dreams.
Conclusions: The research highlights the impact of wakeful-state synchronization on dream content. "Memes" and "tag-memes" play their roles, but systematic dream journaling is also important for improving dream recall. The frequency of lucid dreams suggests the need for further investigation into isolated practices. A computational model excels at identifying common dream objects, but human evaluation remains integral during algorithm refinement.
Comparable studies
Other non-randomized and open-label trials on lucid dreaming, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practicing a Motor Task in a Lucid Dream Enhances Subsequent Performance: A Pilot Study Volunteers assigned to lucid dream practice, physical practice, or control groups | 2010 | Pilot study | n = 40 |
| Cognitions in Sleep: Lucid Dreaming as an Intervention for Nightmares in Patients With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Patients suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | 2020 | Pre-post intervention study | |
| Managing Insomnia Using Lucid Dreaming Training: A Pilot Study. Adults with Insomnia Disorder | 2021 | Open-label trial | n = 48 |
| Lucid dream mathematics: An explorative online study of arithmetic abilities of dream characters Proficient lucid dreamers | 2011 | Pilot study | n = 12 |
| Lucid dreaming of a prior virtual-reality experience with ego-transcendent qualities: a proof-of-concept study. Frequent lucid dreamers | 2025 | Pilot study | n = 4 |