All posts tagged: Insights

Insights from Dreaming in a Time of Tyranny

Insights from Dreaming in a Time of Tyranny

Published by Jenni Sidey

The new translation of Charlotte Beradt’s haunting The Third Reich of Dreams is an important event for psychologists, cultural historians, and anyone interested in dreams. Among its many merits, this book stands as a milestone of modern dream research, comparable to Freud’s Interpretation of Dreams and Aserinsky and Kleitman’s two papers from the early 1950s on dreaming’s relation to what came to be known as REM sleep. It has been a central part of my thinking about dreams for nearly 40 years, going back to graduate school when I wrote a class paper on Beradt’s work as seen through the psychoanalytic lens of D.W. Winnicott, especially his ideas around play and transitional phenomena. Following is a brief review of several ways in which The Third Reich of Dreams continues to influence and even anticipate the study of dreams. Dreaming as a Mirror of Culture The first major insight from this text is that dreams can be meaningful reflections of social, cultural, and political phenomena. The Third Reich of Dreams provides compelling evidence that dreams are …

Expert Insights on Misophonia: Clarifying the Basics

Expert Insights on Misophonia: Clarifying the Basics

Published by Jenni Sidey

This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Sometimes my head just spins as I try to understand misophonia. One of the most difficult areas for me has to do with the auditory neuroscience underlying the condition, since I am less familiar with it than I am with psychology. Most of us don’t know auditory neuroscience, and this inhibits our ability to read the research. I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Prashanth Prabhu, who clarified many of these issues for me. He has published over 10 misophonia papers in just the past few years. His knowledge is a goldmine, and his answers provide information that will help you read the research more easily. This post will cover auditory neuroscience, and in my next post, we will discuss Dr. Prabhu’s studies. Jennifer Brout: Many people find it difficult to understand the difference between an auditory disorder and a neurological disorder (peripheral versus central). Would you explain this? Based on your knowledge, would you say we can rule out peripheral causes for misophonia? Prashanth Prabhu: I …

Advancements in Photovoltaic Technology: Insights from EU PVSEC

Advancements in Photovoltaic Technology: Insights from EU PVSEC

Published by Miika Tikkanen

Thomas Garabetian, Head of Research & Innovation at SolarPower Europe, discusses the highlights and lessons learned from the annual EU PVSEC, which took place in September. This year’s European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference (EU PVSEC) took place from September 22 to 26, 2025, continuing to be a pivotal event in the solar energy sector. Bringing together an extensive network of researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers from around the globe, this year’s conference showcased not only the latest advancements in photovoltaic technology but also the evolving dynamics of the solar market in response to growing demands for sustainable energy solutions. To explore the insights and takeaways from the conference, The Innovation Platform Editor, Maddie Hall, spoke with Thomas Garabetian, Head of Research & Innovation at SolarPower Europe. Highlights and key takeaways As usual, the EU PVSEC had a strong turnout from the entire PV research community, alongside a significant presence from the industry. One key takeaway was a noticeable shift in the approach of the research community. Previously, the focus has been on proving the viability …