Quote Originally Posted by Laurelindo View Post
Scientists are not supposed to decide what "should" be true and false, they are supposed to be curious about the nature of reality and try to understand it, based on acceptable evidence.
True, but they are also supposed to use the scientific method to sort the truth from mumbo-jumbo. I totally agree that all of us, including scientists, should be skeptical and question everything, but that includes not getting duped by pseudo-science.

You can use a loose definition of real, but then what is the opposite of real?
Real and imaginary seem to work well as opposites, and I struggle to think of a more apt imaginary than a dream.

Do I believe that dreams have any more depth than the result of one brain's imaginings? No. I don't believe in any mystical dimension, but there is plenty to marvel at when considering the truth.