May 19, 2018
Because I am a student athlete here at UCLA, I follow a pretty demanding schedule with the combination of school and athletics. I am often exhausted at the end of the day which means that I usually don’t have trouble sleeping. I believe that dreaming is not uncommon for me. Yoga and meditation is also part of my daily workout routine. I always wonder about the power of the brain. Mark Wheeler in his article, “How to Build a Bigger Brain” he states that meditation helps you focus better, strengthens the immune system, and creates more control over emotions. Meditation reduces stress levels and strengthens the immune system. I believe that meditation does help me everyday.
Sleeping and dreaming is something that has been studied for a long time. Professor Vesna stated, “people forget 95% of their dreams” (Vesna). Only recently has there been advancements in brain scanning techniques. This means that the lines between neuroscience and art continue blur. I think that this is a create opportunity for scientists and artists alike as the world of dreaming seemingly has no limits.
In Christopher DeCharms’ TED Talk, he describes how new technology will allow us to see how we actually feel. We can look at our brain patterns in real time, and then we can learn how to control it (DeCharms). These advancement would not even be possible if it wasn’t for the combined efforts of scientists and artists. I think that we can do much more if we continue to learn about the brain from both an artistic and scientific standpoints.
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