[masklinn]

Sure but nobody knows the word “confabulation”, and lying / making things up implies intent.

So “hallucination” hews close enough to have good explanatory powers.

[Sharlin]

Confabulation is unintentional, FWIW:

> In psychology, confabulation is a memory error defined as the production of fabricated, distorted, or misinterpreted memories about oneself or the world. […] Confabulation occurs when individuals mistakenly recall false information, without intending to deceive.

[masklinn]

Yes, which is why I agree that it’s a better term. That’s not the issue.

[Sharlin]

Ah, I misinterpreted your previous comment!