Lucid dreaming – control over dreams or an illusion of the mind?

Lucid dreams have long sparked both fascination and unease. Some claim they’re the key to self-discovery, while others see them as a dangerous game with the subconscious. The phenomenon known as lucid dreaming attracts scientists, mystics, and ordinary dreamers alike, as it combines science, mysticism, and the boundary of consciousness. Does the dreamer truly control the dream, or does it merely seem that way – an illusion of mastery over the mind? Some see it as proof of parallel realities, others as a result of brain training and autosuggestion. Increasingly, there’s talk of technologies capable of inducing lucid dreams. Is this a breakthrough in self-awareness, or the beginning of dream manipulation?