An idea from Meditations on First Philosophy

Then remember how often you’ve dreamed that same scene, dressed and by the fire, while lying undressed in bed. Look for a sure sign that tells waking from dreaming. There isn’t one, and noticing that is enough to make you wonder if you’re dreaming now.

From Meditations on First Philosophy by René Descartes

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