Editing Mesh (section)

=== Skinning ===
Since reality can be overlaid with entoptics of hyperreal quality, modern users can “skin” their reality by modifying their perceptual input. Environments around them may be modified to �fi their particular tastes or mood. Need your spirits boosted? Pull up a skin that makes it seems like you're outdoors, with the sun shining down, the sounds of gentle surf in the background, and butterflies drifting lazily overhead. Pissed off? Be comforted as flames engulf the walls and thunder grumbles ominously in the distance. It is not uncommon for people to go about their day, accompanied by their own personal soundtrack that only they can hear. Even olfactory and taste receptors can be artificially stimulated to experience sensations like the smell of roses, fresh air, or freshly-baked pastries. While originally developed to make “space food” less distasteful and as a method to counter space-induced cabin fever for those that weren’t born in space, vast archives of aromas, tastes, and environments are available for download. Skins do not need to be kept private, they may also be shared with others via the mesh. Tired of your cramped habitat cubicle? Decorate it with a custom-themed skin and share it with visitors to make them feel more comfortable. Found a new music track that livens up your day? Share it with others around you, so they can nod to the same beat.
Skinning can also be used for the opposite effect. Any undesired content of reality can be edited out, veiled, or censored by modern software programs or muses that engage in real-time editing. Tired of looking at someone’s face? Add them to your killfile, and you’ll never have to acknowledge their presence again. AR censorware is also common in some communities with strict religious or moral convictions.