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===Object Activation=== | ===Object Activation=== | ||
{{Main|Object Activation}} | {{Main|Object Activation}} | ||
At the extreme end of object alterations, objects may become so fully animated | At the extreme end of object alterations, objects may become so fully animated that the effect starts to take on qualities of a standard [[hallucinatory states|hallucinatory state]], beyond mere [[distortions]]. | ||
This distinct effect, called object activation, occurs when one looks at an object and the object moves, becomes alive, or | This distinct effect, called object activation, occurs when one looks at an object and the object moves, becomes alive, or appears animated of its own accord. For example, if one is looking at a microwave the door may open and close on its own or a cup on the table may start to slide or tilt over. The "activated object" usually moves in a familiar way that would happen in everyday life, furthering demonstrating that the brain is merging external hallucinations in one's environment. | ||
However, the activated may also perform actions which are completely unrealistic. For example, an item of furniture may appear to disassemble into many floating complex rotating sections before reassembling into its previous state. These hallucinations usually only occur when one looks directly at an object for an extended period of time and are rare and extreme signs of an advanced hallucinatory state. | |||
===Psychoactive substances=== | ===Psychoactive substances=== | ||
Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include: | Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include: |