The ego has a role in censoring dream content from "summary" of The Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud
In the process of dreaming, the ego plays a significant role in filtering and censoring the content that emerges from the unconscious mind. This function of the ego is crucial in maintaining a sense of self-integrity and protecting the individual from experiencing overwhelming or disturbing thoughts and desires. When we are awake, the ego acts as a filter for our thoughts and actions, helping us navigate the demands of reality and societal norms. In the context of dreaming, the ego continues to play this role by censoring content that may be too distressing or unacceptable to our conscious mind. The ego's censorship of dream content is often manifested in the form of symbols, distortions, or omissions within the dream narrative. These symbolic representations allow the ego to disguise or transform the threatening or taboo material from the unconscious into a more acceptable or manageable form. Freud suggests that the ego's censor...
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