>that is whatever you 'perceive' as 'real' is indeed 'real'.

Depending on what you take. The way I understand it (I'm not a doctor and have not studied the body extensively, correct me if I'm wrong): Cocaine affects the central nervous system and literally makes you feel things (real). Marijuana makes the brain think you're feeling things (perception). How can you say that a reaction to stimuli is not real?

>Does that make sense?

Sort of.

For what its worth, I just wanted answers to the questions I asked, I'm not really trying to prove you wrong, and I understand the reality vs. leaving reality. But at the same time, you have to say, that drugs are real, and their highs are too.

>I'm not sure computer terms will help here. <g>

Hmmmm, this whole time of been thinking.... Reality = XML record set, perception = an interchangable XSL file...