Structural differences between non-lucid dreams, lucid dreams and out-of-body experience reports assessed by graph analysis.
Scientific reports November 9, 2023 Francisco T Gallo, Ignacio Spiousas, Nerea L Herrero et al. 5 citations
Dream reports from out-of-body experiences (OBEs) have a more condensed and interconnected network structure than non-lucid dreams or lucid dreams, suggesting a more coherent and unified narrative. OBEs occur during sleep paralysis, where awareness is maintained while movement is inhibited. The relationship between lucid dreams and OBEs remains debated, with some viewing them as distinct and others as variations of the same phenomenon. This analysis of dream report structure indicates that specific nodes play a more central role in OBE reports, pointing to a specialized network organization.