In the journey of exploring the human mind, dreams have long been regarded as a mysterious gateway to the subconscious. The idea of dream transmission combined with EEG technology to create a “dream bank” opens up a research direction that is both scientific and artistic, where invisible experiences during sleep can be recorded, analyzed, and reconstructed.
The principle of this model is based on using EEG to capture brain activity during different stages of sleep, especially REM – the phase where dreams are formed. Brainwave data is then analyzed and decoded by AI, reconstructing dream content into descriptions or images. These dreams are stored in a “dream bank”, categorized by themes, emotions, or psychological states. In the future, technology may even allow dream transmission between individuals, or re-create dreams as immersive virtual reality experiences.
The value of the “dream bank” lies in its potential to support mental health research, helping scientists better understand the mechanisms behind nightmares, PTSD, or sleep disorders. It could also serve as a tool for psychological therapy, enabling patients to confront trauma through dream analysis and reconstruction. At the same time, it becomes a creative data archive, where artists, writers, and filmmakers can draw inspiration from humanity’s collective dreamscape.
However, this technology also presents challenges. Accuracy in dream decoding remains limited, as EEG currently only records raw signals. Privacy concerns are significant, since dreams are deeply personal experiences. There is also the risk of misuse, with technology potentially exploited for commercial or psychological manipulation.
Even so, the vision of a “dream library” where scientists and artists collaborate to explore the subconscious remains compelling. A PTSD patient could view their dream as reconstructed imagery to confront and heal. A filmmaker might find inspiration in surreal dreams stored in the archive. Dream transmission through EEG technology is not only a scientific breakthrough but also a humane journey, opening new doors for mental health research and artistic creativity.
