Stephen LaBerge (b.1947) is an American psychophysiologist known for pioneering research on lucid dreaming. His work has advanced the scientific understanding of dream consciousness, influencing psychology, neuroscience, and personal development.
LaBerge earned a PhD in psychophysiology from Stanford (1980,) developing techniques to induce and study lucid dreams. His research showed that lucid dreamers could signal awareness through pre-agreed eye movements during REM sleep, providing empirical evidence for lucid dreaming.
In 1987, he founded the Lucidity Institute, dedicated to researching and teaching lucid dreaming techniques. His work has contributed to therapeutic applications, including overcoming nightmares, enhancing creativity, and improving mental well-being.
His notable publications include Lucid Dreaming: The Power of Being Awake and Aware in Your Dreams (1985,) exploring the science and practice of lucid dreaming; Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming (1990,) co-authored with Howard Rheingold, providing practical techniques for dream control; and Lucid Dreaming: A Concise Guide to Awakening in Your Dreams and in Your Life (2004,) offering a streamlined approach to dream awareness.
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Dream research is a wonderful field. All you do is sleep for a living.
—Stephen LaBerge
Topics: Dreams
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