Why we daydream and what goes on in our brain when we do - CrowdScience podcast, BBC World Service
Why do we daydream and what goes on in our brain when our minds wander?
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Have you ever been through a romantic break up, unable to shift the ex from your thoughts? You are, obviously, not alone. CrowdScience listener Elkin, experienced just that. But rather than wallowing in self-pity, he sought out an explanation.
So, presenter Alex Lathbridge puts on his thinking cap to find out what role daydreaming plays and whether anything can be done to stop it.
0:00 Introduction
2:40 Elkin wants to know why he daydreams so much and how to reduce it
4:39 How science defines daydreaming
6:03 Why we daydream and how much time on average we do it
6:56 Alex takes part in a seven day, daydreaming test
9:47 Are we in control of our daydreams? Here's what happening in our brain
12:56 How long does it take a thought to form?
16:05 Meet Taylor, she's a maladaptive daydreamer
16:46 What is maladaptive daydreaming?
22:04 How common is maladaptive daydreaming?
24:13 Alex takes part in an attention span experiment
26:09 Load theory or theory of attention
26:47 Activities to try to help you daydream less
28:45 Conclusion
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