When you fall into sleep—the primary stage for dreaming—the emotional center of your brain, the limbic system , goes into overdrive. Specifically, the amygdala (responsible for processing fear and excitement) becomes highly active.
In the machinery of dreams, this section is largely . Without the "logic filter," your brain accepts the most absurd premises as absolute reality. It’s only when you wake up that the prefrontal cortex switches back on and says, "Wait, why was I riding a giant lobster to work?" 3. The Sensory Theater: The Occipital Lobe The Machinery of Dreams
Most neuroscientists believe the "purpose" of this machinery is . When you fall into sleep—the primary stage for