Japanese scientists have developed a new device that can record dreams and play them back, according to India Today. This technology combines advances in artificial intelligence and brain imaging.
The study was conducted at the ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories in Kyoto, led by Professor Yukiyasu Kamitani. Researchers used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to observe the brain activity of volunteers as they slept. When the participants entered REM sleep, they were awakened and asked to describe their dreams.
By analyzing brain scans and creating a database that links specific brain patterns to images, the team achieved a 60% accuracy rate in predicting dream content, which increased to over 70% for certain images. Professor Kamitani said, “We were able to reveal dream content from brain activity during sleep, which matched what the subjects reported.”
This technology has great potential for understanding dreams through brain activity and could provide insights into the human brain, consciousness, and the importance of dreaming for researchers. Dr. Mark Stokes, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Oxford, noted, “This research brings us closer to machines that can decipher dreams.”
The dream-recording device could also help improve mental health by allowing better assessments of personality and aiding in diagnosing psychological disorders.
However, it is essential to remember that this device is still in the early development stage. Researchers are working to enhance the clarity and accuracy of the dreams being reconstructed. As technology advances, there is hope for gaining deeper insights into dreams and the emotions connected to them.
Source: The Business Standard
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