Airs Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 8 p.m. on WKSU
In Christopher Nolan鈥檚 2010 blockbuster 鈥淚nception,鈥� Leonardo DiCaprio鈥檚 protagonist is paid to implant an idea into a target鈥檚 subconscious mind. It鈥檚 the stuff of science fiction 鈥� or is it? Dream engineering is an experimental new field 鈥� with scientists, dream researchers and engineers pursuing the goal of influencing our thoughts as we sleep. For some, the idea holds the promise of a bright future, with benefits for our memories, creativity and wellbeing. On the other hand, the ethical issues it raises amid the unregulated world of an emerging technology have led to warnings of a future where our very dreams could be for sale. In The Dream Makers, Anand Jagatia investigates both the fascinating potential and developing concerns over what the future of dream engineering could hold.