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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Why do people dream? The centuries-old mystery that remains unsolved

Dreams have fascinated humans for thousands of years. From ancient civilizations that believed dreams were messages from the gods to modern scientists studying brain activity during sleep, one question remains popular: Why do people dream?

While researchers have made significant progress in understanding sleep, the exact purpose of dreams is still not fully understood. However, several scientific theories offer clues about why our minds create vivid stories, images, and emotions while we sleep.

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