Rewriting the Self: A Theoretical Model of Memory Manipulation Through Lucid Dreaming

This paper introduces a theory for how memory might be manipulated using dream states, specifically lucid dreams. It suggests that willful re-scripting of autobiographical memories in REM sleep might redefine one's sense of identity, providing revolutionary applications in areas like trauma healing, cognitive upgrading, and behavioural modification. The hypothesis probes the relationship between memory, narrative continuity, and self, raising important questions about the ethics and possible ramifications of designed dream experience.