Reality shifting – at the boundaries of the brain.
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| Title: | Reality shifting – at the boundaries of the brain. |
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| Authors: | Alderson-Day, Ben (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Psychologist. May2026, p14-16. 3p. 2 Color Photographs. |
| Subjects: | Dissociation (Psychology), Maladaptive daydreaming, Scripts, Dreams, Visualization, Meditation |
| Abstract: | The article examines the phenomenon of "reality shifting," a trend emerging in 2020 where individuals use meditation, visualization, and scripting techniques to transition from shared reality to immersive, desired realities (DRs) often based on fictional universes. Psychological research, including a review by Eli Somer and colleagues, suggests reality shifting may relate to dissociation and maladaptive daydreaming, though its precise nature remains unclear. The practice shares similarities with lucid dreaming and tulpamancy—an activity involving creating autonomous imagined companions—both requiring intense mental focus and creative engagement. The article situates reality shifting within broader discussions of imagination’s diversity, highlighting variations in mental imagery and inner experience, and calls for further empirical study to understand its psychological and social dimensions. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The article examines the phenomenon of "reality shifting," a trend emerging in 2020 where individuals use meditation, visualization, and scripting techniques to transition from shared reality to immersive, desired realities (DRs) often based on fictional universes. Psychological research, including a review by Eli Somer and colleagues, suggests reality shifting may relate to dissociation and maladaptive daydreaming, though its precise nature remains unclear. The practice shares similarities with lucid dreaming and tulpamancy—an activity involving creating autonomous imagined companions—both requiring intense mental focus and creative engagement. The article situates reality shifting within broader discussions of imagination’s diversity, highlighting variations in mental imagery and inner experience, and calls for further empirical study to understand its psychological and social dimensions. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 09528229 |
