There is so much research to be done about dreams so the real mechanisms behind their strange occurrence can be fully understood. Researchers note that the brain is a flurry of activity while we dream, except for one portion of the central brain that acts as our logic center. This explains why we're allowed to conjure up the most fantastical settings and possibilities in our dream world. Despite how mysterious the symbolism may be, many people believe that knowing how to interpret dream meanings offers an intimate look at our subconscious mind.