Originally Posted by
WakingNomad
The first step in scientific process is to theorize, then experiment gathering massive amounts of data, then analyze the data, and do more experiments based on results until your theory (hypothesis, actually) is proven or disproven. This is a gross oversimplificaton of the process.
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The first step is now complete. People have their theories and are not changing their minds. The only way for you (the plural you) to believe one way or another is personal experience. No matter what anyone says, or a group of people say, right now such phenomena such as shared dreaming is not being studied in the public scientific sector. So, everyone must find out for themselves.
So, whatever question you have about this or any other topic related to dreams, formulate into a dream goal. Let your dreams answer your questions. This is not easy, but nothing worthwhile is. Most people don't have the tenacity or patience. Some of your questions may take years to answer. There are no shortcuts. We do have aids, such as supplements and electronic devices, but there is no real shortcut to becoming a full fledged oneironaut. You must practice, practice practice.