Stephen LaBerge - Definition and Overview

Stephen LaBerge is a psychophysiologist and a leader in the field of lucid dream research. He began to research lucid dreaming while at Stanford University. He developed techniques (REM cues) to enable himself and other researchers to enter a lucid dream state at will, which was necessary for many forms of dream experimentation. In 1988 he founded the Lucidity Insitute, an organisation that promotes research into lucid dreaming, as well as running courses for the general on how to achieve lucid dreaming.

He has written a number of books on the subject of lucid dreaming, and developed a device that can help users achieve a lucid state while dreaming. The device consisted of a mask worn over the eyes with LEDs positioned over the eyelids. The LEDs flashed whenever the mask detected that the person had entered REM sleep. This stimulus was incorporated into dreams, which the dreamer then recognized.

External links

• The Lucidity Institute (http://www.lucidity.com)