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Dream recorder by Modem Works abandons the sterile metrics of sleep tech for something closer to ritual. Wake, tap, speak—then watch as fragments transform into fluid, surreal visuals that feel less like data and more like dialogue with the subconscious.
Ritual over interface
Designed by Ben Levinas and Joe Tsao, the device exists as bedside sculpture rather than screen competitor. No apps, no cloud, no notifications—just eight ephemeral sequences stored locally, preserving the intimacy of unconscious thought. Entirely open-source and 3D-printable, it quietly rebels against black-box consumer culture, inviting customization over consumption.
Inward-facing intelligence emerges
While most AI tools chase productivity, Dream Recorder flips tech’s purpose toward introspection. Powered by OpenAI and Luma AI, the technology dissolves into background, creating space for sensation over metrics. It becomes a creative echo chamber, reflecting unconscious narratives with cinematic grace rather than clinical precision.
Poetry through processing
The device transforms ephemeral thoughts into visual poems, exploring AI’s softer edge where machines enhance emotional depth rather than dictate output. At a time when optimization dominates, Dream Recorder champions mystery—turning the most private human experience into shared creative language.
In a world obsessed with tracking everything, Dream Recorder dares to leave room for wonder.
November 27, 2025
