FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
#21: Virtual Realities & the Mind - Jayne Gackenbach, PhD
#21: Virtual Realities & the Mind - Jayne Gackenbach, PhD
#21: Virtual Realities & the Mind - Jayne Gackenbach, PhD
Tuesday 10th September 2019
Dive into virtual realities and dreams with Dr. Jane Gackenbach on The FitMind Podcast. Discover their impact on consciousness and mental health.
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Get the buttons here!Virtual Realities and the Mind: A Chat with Dream Expert Dr. Jane Gackenbach
The emergence of digital realms over the last, certainly my lifetime and certainly the last years, has gotten better. And so people's faces in their phones, on the bus, rather than chatting with each other, is now completely normal around the dinner table, etc. It seems more and more real, particularly with immersive virtual reality.
Imagine stepping into a world where your dreams and digital realities collide. In this episode of The FitMind Podcast, host Liam McClintock sits down with Dr. Jane Gackenbach, a renowned dream researcher, to unravel the fascinating connections between virtual realities and our minds. Dr. Gackenbach, who holds a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, has dedicated her career to studying lucid dreaming and altered states of consciousness.
Her latest research dives into the world of video game players and how these digital experiences shape our consciousness. The conversation kicks off with an exploration of how virtual realities have evolved over the years, transforming the way we interact with each other. Dr. Gackenbach shares intriguing insights on how immersive virtual environments are becoming increasingly lifelike, blurring the lines between digital and real-world experiences.
The episode also delves into the parallels between virtual realities and dreams, shedding light on how these experiences can influence our mental state. But it doesn't stop there. Dr. Gackenbach and Liam discuss the potential mental health benefits of gaming communities, highlighting how these digital spaces can offer support and a sense of belonging. They also touch on how meditation and concentration practices can enhance our consciousness, both in dreams and virtual realities.
Whether you're a gamer, a dream enthusiast, or simply curious about the impact of technology on our minds, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at how we can harness these digital tools for personal growth and mental well-being. Tune in to discover how virtual realities are reshaping our consciousness and what it means for our daily lives.