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'''External hallucinations''' can be described as the experience of perceiving imagined visual concepts and occurrences which display themselves seamlessly into the external environment as if they were actually happening. They can be broken down into 4 basic levels:

#'''Erratic hallucinations''' - The lowest level of external hallucination generally consists of movement within the peripheral vision, and/or ill-defined, fleeting hallucinations which disappear once a person double takes.

#'''Erratic hallucinations''' - The lowest level of external hallucination generally consists of movement within the peripheral vision and/or ill-defined, fleeting hallucinations which disappear once a person double takes.

#'''Vaguely defined hallucinations''' - At this level the hallucinations are visible within one's direct line of sight but are not fully defined in their appearance. This means that although visible, they do not look completely detailed and are often blurry or semi-translucent with little if any colour.

#'''Vaguely defined hallucinations''' - At this level, the hallucinations are visible within one's direct line of sight, but are not fully defined in their appearance. This means that, although visible, they do not look completely detailed and are often blurry or semi-translucent with little, if any, colour.

#'''Partially defined hallucinations''' - At this level the hallucinations increase into a high enough amount of detail and vividness to extend beyond transparent, colourless or blurry manifestations. However, they still remain unconvincing and do not quite live up to the detail of completely realistic and convincing hallucinations.

#'''Partially defined hallucinations''' - At this level, the hallucinations increase into a high enough amount of detail and vividness to extend beyond transparent, colourless, or blurry manifestations. However, they still remain unconvincing and do not quite live up to the detail of completely realistic and convincing hallucinations.

#'''Fully defined hallucinations''' - As the vividness and intensity increases, the ~~content~~ eventually ~~becomes comprised of~~ completely realistic ~~hallucinations which~~ do not necessarily disappear once a person double takes. These are generally considered ~~by those who have experienced them~~ to be capable of a completely convincing and photo-realistic appearance.

#'''Fully defined hallucinations''' - As the vividness and intensity increases, the hallucinations eventually become completely realistic, and do not necessarily disappear once a person double takes. These are generally considered to be capable of a completely convincing and photo-realistic appearance.

There are certain factors that directly alter both the likelihood of external hallucinations manifesting themselves and the level of detail which they are rendered in. The more unfamiliar with the external environment one is, the more this effect will ~~be likely to~~ manifest itself. Cluttered areas also tend to produce more external hallucinations. As far as lighting goes, either a dark or dim room is optimum. Darkness produces much more hallucinations ~~but~~ the light present in a dim room will result in less (~~though~~ more detailed) hallucinations.</onlyinclude>

There are certain factors that directly alter both the likelihood of external hallucinations manifesting themselves, and the level of detail which they are rendered in. The more unfamiliar with the external environment one is, the more likely this effect will manifest itself. Cluttered areas also tend to produce more external hallucinations. As far as lighting goes, either a dark or dim room is optimum. Darkness produces much more hallucinations, while the light present in a dim room will result in less (although more detailed) hallucinations.</onlyinclude>

The content within this component can be further broken down into four distinct subcomponents which are described and documented below.

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==Variations==

*'''Lucid vs. Delirious''' - Hallucinatory states can maintain a consistent level of awareness throughout them regarding the fact that none of these events are really happening and that the current situation is simply a result of drug-induced hallucination. In contrast to this, hallucinations can also become completely believable no matter how nonsensical they may be in exactly the same way that we do not have any problem accepting absurd and non-linear plots within our [[dreams]].

*'''Lucid vs. Delirious''' - Hallucinatory states can maintain a consistent level of awareness throughout them, regarding the fact that none of these events are really happening and that the current situation is simply a result of drug-induced hallucination. In contrast to this, hallucinations can also become completely believable, no matter how nonsensical they may be, in exactly the same way that we do not have any problem accepting absurd and non-linear plots within our [[dreams]].

*'''Interactive vs. Fixed''' – Hallucinatory states can either present themselves as completely separate in a manner that is similar to watching a video play out in front of one's field of vision or they can be completely interactive. For example, conversing with [[autonomous entities]] or interacting with imagined objects in a fashion similar to [[lucid dreaming]] is entirely possible.

*'''New experiences vs. Memory replays''' – In terms of their subject matter, hallucinations can either be entirely new experiences or they can follow themes of normal everyday concepts and a replaying of specific memories.

*'''New experiences vs. Memory replays''' – In terms of their subject matter, hallucinations can either be entirely new experiences or they can follow themes of normal, everyday concepts and a replaying of specific memories.

*'''Controllable vs. Autonomous''' – Imagery and hallucinations can be partially to completely controllable. This can be described as the content of their appearance always seeming to perfectly follow and fit the general topic and subject matter of one's current thought stream with varying levels of partial to absolute control. In contrast, autonomous hallucinations are completely spontaneous in their subject matter and entirely uncontrollable.

*'''Controllable vs. Autonomous''' – Imagery and hallucinations can be partially to completely controllable. This can be described as the content of their appearance always seeming to perfectly follow and fit the general topic and subject matter of one's current thought stream, with varying levels of partial to absolute control. In contrast, autonomous hallucinations are completely spontaneous in their subject matter and entirely uncontrollable.

*'''Geometry-based vs. Solid''' – Hallucinations can be comprised of condensed [[psychedelic]] [[geometry]] or they can appear as made from realistic materials.

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 '''External hallucinations''' can be described as the experience of perceiving imagined visual concepts and occurrences which display themselves seamlessly into the external environment as if they were actually happening. They can be broken down into 4 basic levels:
-#'''Erratic hallucinations''' - The lowest level of external hallucination generally consists of movement within the peripheral vision, and/or ill-defined, fleeting hallucinations which disappear once a person double takes.
+#'''Erratic hallucinations''' - The lowest level of external hallucination generally consists of movement within the peripheral vision and/or ill-defined, fleeting hallucinations which disappear once a person double takes.
-#'''Vaguely defined hallucinations''' - At this level the hallucinations are visible within one's direct line of sight but are not fully defined in their appearance. This means that although visible, they do not look completely detailed and are often blurry or semi-translucent with little if any colour.
+#'''Vaguely defined hallucinations''' - At this level, the hallucinations are visible within one's direct line of sight, but are not fully defined in their appearance. This means that, although visible, they do not look completely detailed and are often blurry or semi-translucent with little, if any, colour.
-#'''Partially defined hallucinations''' - At this level the hallucinations increase into a high enough amount of detail and vividness to extend beyond transparent, colourless or blurry manifestations. However, they still remain unconvincing and do not quite live up to the detail of completely realistic and convincing hallucinations.
+#'''Partially defined hallucinations''' - At this level, the hallucinations increase into a high enough amount of detail and vividness to extend beyond transparent, colourless, or blurry manifestations. However, they still remain unconvincing and do not quite live up to the detail of completely realistic and convincing hallucinations.
-#'''Fully defined hallucinations''' - As the vividness and intensity increases, the content eventually becomes comprised of completely realistic hallucinations which do not necessarily disappear once a person double takes. These are generally considered by those who have experienced them to be capable of a completely convincing and photo-realistic appearance.
+#'''Fully defined hallucinations''' - As the vividness and intensity increases, the hallucinations eventually become completely realistic, and do not necessarily disappear once a person double takes. These are generally considered to be capable of a completely convincing and photo-realistic appearance.
-There are certain factors that directly alter both the likelihood of external hallucinations manifesting themselves and the level of detail which they are rendered in. The more unfamiliar with the external environment one is, the more this effect will be likely to manifest itself. Cluttered areas also tend to produce more external hallucinations. As far as lighting goes, either a dark or dim room is optimum. Darkness produces much more hallucinations but the light present in a dim room will result in less (though more detailed) hallucinations.</onlyinclude>
+There are certain factors that directly alter both the likelihood of external hallucinations manifesting themselves, and the level of detail which they are rendered in. The more unfamiliar with the external environment one is, the more likely this effect will manifest itself. Cluttered areas also tend to produce more external hallucinations. As far as lighting goes, either a dark or dim room is optimum. Darkness produces much more hallucinations, while the light present in a dim room will result in less (although more detailed) hallucinations.</onlyinclude>
 The content within this component can be further broken down into four distinct subcomponents which are described and documented below.
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 ==Variations==
-*'''Lucid vs. Delirious''' - Hallucinatory states can maintain a consistent level of awareness throughout them regarding the fact that none of these events are really happening and that the current situation is simply a result of drug-induced hallucination. In contrast to this, hallucinations can also become completely believable no matter how nonsensical they may be in exactly the same way that we do not have any problem accepting absurd and non-linear plots within our [[dreams]].
+*'''Lucid vs. Delirious''' - Hallucinatory states can maintain a consistent level of awareness throughout them, regarding the fact that none of these events are really happening and that the current situation is simply a result of drug-induced hallucination. In contrast to this, hallucinations can also become completely believable, no matter how nonsensical they may be, in exactly the same way that we do not have any problem accepting absurd and non-linear plots within our [[dreams]].
 *'''Interactive vs. Fixed''' – Hallucinatory states can either present themselves as completely separate in a manner that is similar to watching a video play out in front of one's field of vision or they can be completely interactive. For example, conversing with [[autonomous entities]] or interacting with imagined objects in a fashion similar to [[lucid dreaming]] is entirely possible.
-*'''New experiences vs. Memory replays''' – In terms of their subject matter, hallucinations can either be entirely new experiences or they can follow themes of normal everyday concepts and a replaying of specific memories.
+*'''New experiences vs. Memory replays''' – In terms of their subject matter, hallucinations can either be entirely new experiences or they can follow themes of normal, everyday concepts and a replaying of specific memories.
-*'''Controllable vs. Autonomous''' – Imagery and hallucinations can be partially to completely controllable. This can be described as the content of their appearance always seeming to perfectly follow and fit the general topic and subject matter of one's current thought stream with varying levels of partial to absolute control. In contrast, autonomous hallucinations are completely spontaneous in their subject matter and entirely uncontrollable.
+*'''Controllable vs. Autonomous''' – Imagery and hallucinations can be partially to completely controllable. This can be described as the content of their appearance always seeming to perfectly follow and fit the general topic and subject matter of one's current thought stream, with varying levels of partial to absolute control. In contrast, autonomous hallucinations are completely spontaneous in their subject matter and entirely uncontrollable.
 *'''Geometry-based vs. Solid''' – Hallucinations can be comprised of condensed [[psychedelic]] [[geometry]] or they can appear as made from realistic materials.