Inception Explained: Dream Heist, Reality Bending & The Power of Ideas

Inception is a 2010 science fiction action film directed by Christopher Nolan. The movie follows a skilled thief, Dom Cobb, who has the ability to enter people's dreams and extract valuable information from their subconscious. However, instead of stealing information, he is hired by a powerful businessman to perform the opposite task: to plant an idea in someone's mind through their dreams, a process known as 'inception'. The film explores themes of reality, perception, and the power of the human mind.