An exploratory study of creative problem solving in lucid dreams: Preliminary findings and methodological considerations
heiDOK (Heidelberg University) January 1, 2010 Tadas Stumbrys, Michael Daniels 53 citations
Lucid dreams—where the dreamer knows they are dreaming—may aid creative problem solving more than logical tasks, and dream characters can offer plausible creative advice. In a pilot study, nine lucid dreamers and nine non-lucid dreamers attempted either a logical puzzle or a metaphor creation over ten nights. The results suggest lucid dreams are better suited for creative tasks, and dream characters may serve as a source of creative input. The study also identified methodological issues for future research.