Reality Drift: Early Concept Notes (Archived)

This working paper record references an early analytical document associated with the <i>Reality Drift</i> archive. The material introduces a set of descriptive terms used to categorize patterns observed in digitally mediated environments, including Synthetic Realness, Filter Fatigue, Optimization Trap, and Cognitive Drift.The document situates these terms in relation to earlier discussions of mediation and representation, using them as comparative reference points rather than as extensions or replacements. The concepts are presented as labels applied to recurring observations about how algorithmic systems shape perception, interpretation, and symbolic coherence.The record is retained as part of an archival collection documenting exploratory language development related to mediation and cultural analysis. It does not assert claims regarding dissemination, adoption, institutional use, or policy relevance, and is provided solely for reference and historical continuity.