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>We cant even verify if these fields are real though

We can perform casual experiments that are falsifiable against them. This is the scientific definition of real within a probabilistic framework.

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Sure. Just making sure people understand that the "scientific definition of real" is based on a metaphysical assumption that real = works. It is very hard to remember this since philosophy of science is not taught in school.

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