Semantic Fidelity Glossary
A short glossary describing how meaning erodes in modern language systems.
Originally developed as part of the Reality Drift framework, this module examines how language remains fluent while losing nuance, intent, and cultural weight under repeated compression and optimization.
This glossary is preserved as an early module of the framework. Its concepts are now integrated into the broader Reality Drift system.
Key Concepts
- Semantic Fidelity — whether intent and nuance survive transformation
- Semantic Drift — how meaning shifts across repeated transformations
- Fidelity Decay — the gradual loss of semantic integrity over time
- Meaning Collapse — when outputs remain fluent but become hollow
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Note: This site functions as a lightweight archive and reference layer for the Reality Drift framework. Primary essays and long-form writing are distributed across external platforms:
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Part of Reality Drift Framework by A. Jacobs (2023-2026)