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The Mind, Explained S1E2 — Dreams
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The Mind, Explained•Season 1•Episode 2

Dreams

7.6/10 · 459 votesSep 12, 201919 min

Ranked #5 of 5 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Why do we dream? When the lights go out, interesting things happen in the brain and body. What’s the significance of dreams, and what can they teach us?

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Episode Summary

"Dreams" is episode 2 of The Mind, Explained season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 459 votes, ranking #5 of 5 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on September 12, 2019.

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