"For me the primary interest in dreams and in making this film is this notion that your mind, while you are asleep, you can create an entire world that you are also experiencing without realizing that you're doing that.

VOA: standard.2010.07.16

In announcing the award, Templeton officials said "Ayala's clear voice in matters of science and faith echoes the foundation's belief that evolution of the mind and truly open-minded inquiry can lead to real spiritual progress in the world."

VOA: standard.2010.04.05