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[[File:Namaste (Trifoliata Mystica) by Luke Brown.jpg|250px|thumbnail|''Namaste (Trifoliata Mystica)'' by [http://www.spectraleyes.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=6144 Luke Brown] - This artwork serves as an accurate example of a generic [[Geometry|geometry]]-based autonomous entity seen during a [[psychedelic]] experience.]] | [[File:Namaste (Trifoliata Mystica) by Luke Brown.jpg|250px|thumbnail|''Namaste (Trifoliata Mystica)'' by [http://www.spectraleyes.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=6144 Luke Brown] - This artwork serves as an accurate example of a generic [[Geometry|geometry]]-based autonomous entity seen during a [[psychedelic]] experience.]] | ||
An '''autonomous entity''' can be described as the experience of perceived contact with beings which appear to be sentient and autonomous in their behaviour.<ref | An '''autonomous entity''' can be described as the experience of perceived contact with beings which appear to be sentient and autonomous in their behaviour.<ref>Strassman, R. [J.] (2001). DMT: The spirit molecule: A doctor’s revolutionary research into the biology of near-death and mystical experiences. Rochester, VT: Park Street Press. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ajp.159.8.1448</ref><ref name="Luke2012">Luke, D. (2012). Psychoactive substances and paranormal phenomena: a comprehensive review. International Journal of Transpersonal Studies, 31(1), 12. https://digitalcommons.ciis.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1097&context=ijts-transpersonalstudies</ref><ref name="Luke2011">Luke, D. (2011b). Discarnate entities and dimethyltryptamine (DMT): Psychopharmacology, phenomenology and ontology. Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, 75, 26-42. http://www.ftp.lycaeum.org/w/images/e/ed/2011_-_JSPR_-_Discarnate-Entities_copy-libre.pdf</ref><ref name="Meyer1994">Meyer, P. (1994) Apparent communication with discarnate entities induced by dimethyltryptamine (DMT). In Lyttle, T. Psychedelics, 161-203. New York: Barricade Books. https://www.erowid.org/chemicals/dmt/dmt_writings2.shtml</ref><ref name="Cott2008">Cott, C. and Rock, A. (2008) Phenomenology of N,N-Dimethyltryptamine use: a thematic | ||
analysis. Journal of Scientific Exploration 22, 359-370. Phenomenology of N,N-Dimethyltryptamine use: a thematic analysis. Journal of Scientific Exploration. | analysis. Journal of Scientific Exploration 22, 359-370. Phenomenology of N,N-Dimethyltryptamine use: a thematic analysis. Journal of Scientific Exploration. | ||
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Adam_Rock/publication/228640553_Phenomenology_of_N_N-Dimethyltryptamine_use_a_thematic_analysis/links/0f317535e04d44d76f000000.pdf</ref><ref name="Metzner1998">Metzner, R. (1998). Hallucinogenic drugs and plants in psychotherapy and shamanism. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 30(4), 333-341. https://doi.org/10.1080/02791072.1998.10399709 | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Adam_Rock/publication/228640553_Phenomenology_of_N_N-Dimethyltryptamine_use_a_thematic_analysis/links/0f317535e04d44d76f000000.pdf</ref><ref name="Metzner1998">Metzner, R. (1998). Hallucinogenic drugs and plants in psychotherapy and shamanism. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 30(4), 333-341. https://doi.org/10.1080/02791072.1998.10399709</ref><ref name="Shanon2002">Shanon B (2002): Ayahuasca visualizations-A structural typology. J Conscious Stud 9:3–30. | ||
http://psycnet.apa.org/record/2002-12405-001</ref><ref name="Strassman2001">Strassman, R. (2001) DMT: The Spirit Molecule: A Doctor's Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences. Rochesta, VT: Park Street Press.</ref> These entities can manifest within both [[External hallucinations|external]] and [[Internal hallucinations|internal hallucinations]]. | http://psycnet.apa.org/record/2002-12405-001</ref><ref name="Strassman2001">Strassman, R. (2001) DMT: The Spirit Molecule: A Doctor's Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences. Rochesta, VT: Park Street Press.</ref> These entities can manifest within both [[External hallucinations|external]] and [[Internal hallucinations|internal hallucinations]].<ref name="Shanon2002"/> | ||
Autonomous entities will frequently act as the inhabitants of a perceived independent reality. | Autonomous entities will frequently act as the inhabitants of a perceived independent reality.<ref name="Metzner1998"/> Although many entities seem largely unaware of a person’s presence they are often precognizant of a person's appearance into their realm and usually choose to interact with them in various ways. The behaviour of a typical entity can vary wildly and seems to depend heavily on one's current emotional state. For example, while many entities will act as loving beings,<ref name="Luke2011"/> teachers,<ref name="Luke2011"/><ref name="Strassman2001"/> or healers in certain contexts they are equally capable of acting as indifferent, uncaring or even as malicious tormentors. | ||
Entities can take any form but subconscious archetypes are present and commonly include: | Entities can take any form but subconscious archetypes are present and commonly include: | ||
''Humans, | ''Humans,<ref name="Luke2011"/><ref name="Strassman2001"/> shadow people, bodiless super intelligent humanoids, aliens,<ref name="Luke2011"/><ref name="Strassman2001"/> elves,<ref name="Luke2011"/> animals,<ref name="Luke2011"/><ref name="Strassman2001"/> giant spheres, insectoids,<ref name="Luke2011"/><ref name="Strassman2001"/> beings of light, anthropomorphic beings,<ref name="Luke2011"/><ref name="Strassman2001"/> plants,<ref name="Luke2011"/><ref name="Strassman2001"/> conscious inanimate objects, fictional characters, cartoons, robotic machines, gods,<ref name="Luke2011"/> demigods, goddesses, bio-mechanical intelligences, hooded figures, demons, indescribable monstrosities, spirits,<ref name="Luke2011"/> angels,<ref name="Luke2011"/> shamans, ghosts, souls, ancestors, fantastical or mythological beasts, glitch creatures and more.'' | ||
It is worth noting that the content, style, and general behaviour of an autonomous entity is often largely dependent on the emotional state of the person experiencing it. For example, a person who is emotionally stable and generally happy will usually be more prone to experiencing loving, kind, and healing entities. In contrast, however, a person who is emotionally unstable and generally unhappy will usually be more prone to experiencing hateful, sinister, and mocking entities. | It is worth noting that the content, style, and general behaviour of an autonomous entity is often largely dependent on the emotional state of the person experiencing it. For example, a person who is emotionally stable and generally happy will usually be more prone to experiencing loving, kind, and healing entities. In contrast, however, a person who is emotionally unstable and generally unhappy will usually be more prone to experiencing hateful, sinister, and mocking entities. | ||
This experience is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[geometry]], | This experience is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[geometry]],<ref name="Meyer1994"/> [[internal hallucinations]] and [[delusions]]. It is most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#heavy|heavy]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[hallucinogen|hallucinogenic]] compounds, such as [[psychedelic|psychedelics]], [[dissociative|dissociatives]], and [[deliriant|deliriants]]. However, it can also occur under the influence of [[stimulant psychosis]], [[sleep deprivation]], and during [[dreams]]. | ||
====Personality types==== | ====Personality types==== | ||
There are several distinct personality types of autonomous entity which one may potentially encounter. They are often perceived to represent a particular subsection of a person’s own consciousness and can be identified primarily through their personality, but also their appearance. These individual types are broken down into three separate categories below: | There are several distinct personality types of autonomous entity which one may potentially encounter. They are often perceived to represent a particular subsection of a person’s own consciousness and can be identified primarily through their personality, but also their appearance. These individual types are broken down into three separate categories below: | ||