Reality Drift Lexicon: Archived Record

This working paper record references a set of analytical terms used to describe patterns observed in digitally mediated environments. The terms—including reality drift, filter fatigue, synthetic realness, and the optimization trap—are presented as descriptive labels applied to experiences related to mediation, optimization, and feedback in contemporary systems.The document frames these terms as conceptual tools for examining how meaning, authenticity, and subjectivity are interpreted under conditions of algorithmic mediation. The material is presented as part of an exploratory archive and does not assert claims regarding originality, adoption, or disciplinary impact.