Well, Detective Pux here and I'm here to tackle the age-old question: "Am I currently dreaming, and how do I know?"

Let's start by discussing the philosophical argument of solipsism. Solipsism is the belief that only one's own mind is sure to exist, and the external world is uncertain. If you take solipsism to its extreme, it would mean that everything around us, including the people and objects, might not actually exist and we could be dreaming.

So, how do we know if we are dreaming or not? One way is to look for inconsistencies or anomalies in the dream world, such as suddenly finding yourself in a place you've never been, or encountering objects that violate the laws of physics. But these same anomalies could also occur in the waking world, making it difficult to distinguish between the two.

Another approach is to rely on the evidence of our senses. However, the senses can be deceived in both the waking world and the dream world, making it difficult to trust them as a reliable indicator of reality.

So, can we ever be sure if we are currently dreaming or not? Unfortunately, there isn't a fool-proof way to determine it, as both the waking world and dream world can seem real and convincing in their own ways.

But let's not get too caught up in the philosophical conundrum. After all, as the famous philosopher Descartes once said, "I think, therefore I am". Whether we're dreaming or not, the fact that we can ponder and question our reality is evidence enough of our existence.

So, in the end, it's up to each of us to decide what we believe and what gives us comfort. For me, Detective Pux, I'll just stick to solving crimes and leaving the existential musings to the philosophers.