Japanese scientists invented device to record and playback your dreams
Through the analysis of brain scans and crafting a detailed database of the images linked to specific brain patterns, scientists achieved 60 percent accuracy in predicting dream content, which increased to over 70 percent for specific visual items
Japanese scientists have recently developed a device that can record dreams and then play them back for viewing, says India Today.
Ths innovation combines advancements in AI and brain imaging in order to do so.
Researchers at ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories in Kyoto conducted the study that led to the successful creation of this device. Led by Professor Yukiyasu Kamitani, the team used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to capture detailed neural activity related to dreaming.
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The cognitive activity which included volunteers was monitored closely during the early stages of sleep, and once they entered REM sleep, they were awakened and asked about the dreams they saw.
Through the analysis of brain scans and crafting a detailed database of the images linked to specific brain patterns, scientists achieved 60 percent accuracy in predicting dream content, which increased to over 70 percent for specific visual items.
"We were able to reveal dream content from brain activity during sleep, which was consistent with the subjects' verbal reports," Professor Yukiyasu Kamitani, from the ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories, said.
This technology has immense potential to decode certain aspects of dreams using brain activity.
The significance of this device extends beyond fascination, offering invaluable insights into the human brain, the nature of consciousness, and the importance of dreaming for neuroscientists, psychologists, and researchers.
Dr Mark Stokes, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Oxford, expressed, "This research offers an exciting opportunity that brings us closer to the idea of machines that can decipher dreams."
This innovative technology has the potential to enhance our understanding of mental health by enabling more accurate evaluations of an individual's personality and aiding in the precise diagnosis of psychological disorders.
While the dream-recording device captures significant interest, it is vital to acknowledge that it is still in it's early developmental phase.
Researchers are committed to improving both the clarity and accuracy of the reconstructed dreams. As technology evolves, there is optimism for uncovering deeper insights into the nature of dreams, along with the emotions, feelings, and experiences that accompany them.
