Most of us live in a culture that is not ready to even except the concept of Lucid Dreaming, much less explore it.
We are rapidly advancing in technology. Most cultures. The world powers spend money hand over fist on advancement. And that we have. Nanotechnology, space exploration, theories in physics and the list could go on & on. The technology age.

But my point to ponder is this.
What if we had put the same amount of time, effort, and schooling into the realm of the other areas of the brain. A more psychology based environment. The subconscious.
What would we have gained?
Telekanesis = The movement of objects by scientifically inexplicable means, as by the exercise of an occult power.
Lucid dreaming = aslo labled as an occult at times
ESP Extra sensory perception
Astral projection/remote ditant viewing
OBE's Out of body experiences

So had things been switched around, would the world view something we label now as an advancement a taboo topic? Much like lucid dreaming is today?