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?

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

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