This article aims at providing a comprehensive review of the historical discovery and following research on rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, highlighting its manifold nature as a behavioural, electrophysiological and dreaming state. Pioneering works conducted by Aserinsky, Kleitman, Dement and Jouvet established the foundational understanding of REM sleep recurrence, brainstem mechanisms, and...
Abstract: The intersection of criminal liability and altered states of consciousness presents unique jurisprudential challenges. Crimes allegedly committed during sleep or dream states raise profound questions about culpability, intent, and free will. This paper explores the legal dilemmas surrounding criminal acts committed in dreams, analyzing jurisprudence, neuroscience, and comparative...
To many influential dream researchers, dreaming consciousness is not of the same kind as waking. In its most radical and paradoxical form, this theoretical stance consists in maintaining that dream is a case of conscious experience lacking cognitive access. In a more moderate and common form, dreamers have cognitive access to their oneiric experience but lack any executive function: they have...
Dreaming, a universal phenomenon linked to REM sleep, arises from intricate interactions between limbic regions, cortical networks, and neurotransmitter dynamics. Neuroimaging highlights amygdala and hippocampal hyperactivity alongside prefrontal cortex hypoactivity, elucidating the emotional vividness and cognitive disorganization of dreams. Cholinergic pathways drive REM sleep, while...
During wakefulness, external stimuli elicit conscious experiences. In contrast, dreams and drug-induced dissociated states are characterized by vivid internally generated conscious experiences and reduced ability to perceive external stimuli. Understanding the physiological distinctions between normal wakefulness and dissociated states may therefore disambiguate signatures of responsiveness to...
The sacred cosmic sound "Om" (or " ॐ ") is one of the most profound and universally recognized symbols in Hinduism, embodying the essence of the universe and ultimate reality (Brahman). This research explores the origins, metaphysical significance, and contemporary relevance of Om within Hinduism, as well as its influence in other religious traditions and modern spiritual practices. The study...
Throughout history, the development of new sleep medicines has been driven by progress in our understanding of the mechanisms underlying sleep. Ancient civilisations used their understanding of the sedative nature of natural herbs and compounds to induce sleep. The discovery of barbiturates and bromides heralded a new era of synthetic sleep medicine in the 19th century. This was followed by the...
This chapter explores the importance of dreams in personal growth and psychedelic integration, offering practical tools for remembering and interpreting dreams. By actively engaging with the unconscious mind through dream recording, individuals can foster deeper self-awareness and accelerate their transformative journeys. The chapter provides a step-by-step guide to remembering dreams,...
В статье автор сопоставляет понимание сознания человека в творчестве Ф. М. Достоевского и А. П. Платонова. Основными произведениями, задействованными в исследовании, становятся повести А. П. Платонова «Котлован» и роман «Чевенгур», а также произведения Ф. М. Достоевского «Двойник» и «Записки из подполья». Вспомогательными методами научной статьи являются сравнительный и текстологический анализ,...
Este artigo é um relato da pesquisa de doutorado defendida em 2018. Nela, busco compreender a relação entre histórias em quadrinhos e Arte Visionária. No Brasil, apesar de pouco conhecidos, há autores de quadrinhos renomados internacionalmente que são claramente visionários, como é o caso de Sergio Macedo e Alain Voss. Na pesquisa, foram analisados trabalhos de Moebius, Jim Woodring, Rick...