Australian philosopher David Leong argues that lucid dreaming—a state that represents a unique combination of theta, beta, and gamma brainwave activity—can be beneficial for generating business ideas and solutions. Theta waves create vivid imagery, facilitating deep immersion in mental simulation, beta waves enhance cognitive abilities and attention, and gamma waves are associated with insight and intense focus, aiding in strategic decision-making.
The author believes several techniques can help shift brainwave patterns to the desired frequencies:
— Meditation
— Visualization (working through different scenarios mentally)
— Affirmations and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)
— Hypnosis
— Daydreaming
— Establishing a good sleep schedule for quality daily rest
In the business world, decision-making requires a balance between analytical thinking and intuitive insight, and Leong suggests that the theta, beta, and gamma wave activity that occurs during lucid dreaming supports this balance. As such, lucid dreams can become a cognitive space where leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs can tap into their subconscious to generate creative ideas and practice different scenarios.
Have you ever used lucid dreaming to generate ideas or make difficult decisions?
A preprint of the article was published in November 2024 on ResearchGate.
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