In Freud's Shadow

The transcript discusses the evolution of sleep science from a novelty to a recognized scientific field over the past 30-40 years. It highlights the challenges in studying dreams due to their ephemeral nature and the influence of Freud's non-empirical theories. Recent advancements, such as FMRI, have bridged generational gaps in the field. However, a division remains between empirical sleep science and non-empirical psychoanalysis.

What role did Freud's theories play in the development of sleep science, according to the text?

In what ways does the speaker suggest that modern technologies are influencing sleep science?