# Robert Moss

robert moss, born in Melbourne (Victoria) in 1946, is an Australian historian, journalist and author and the creator of Active Dreaming, an original synthesis of dreamwork and shamanism. == Biography == === Early life and education === Moss survived several life-threatening bouts of illness in childhood and traces his fascination with dreaming from this time.He was educated at Scotch College, Melbourne, Canberra Grammar School and the Australian National University where he gained a BA (1st class Hons.) and subsequently gained an MA. He was a lecturer in Ancient History at the ANU in 1969–1970. === Journalism and international affairs === In 1970, Moss started PhD research at University College, London, but soon accepted an invitation to join the editorial staff of The Economist.