Semantic Fidelity

Part of the Reality Drift framework (2023–2026) by A. Jacobs.

Canonical Definition

Semantic Fidelity refers to the degree to which meaning is preserved as information moves across systems, media, or representations.

High semantic fidelity maintains the relationship between symbols and the realities they describe. When fidelity weakens, representations remain coherent but gradually diverge from their original reference.

Relationship to Reality Drift

Within the Reality Drift framework, Semantic Fidelity describes the stability of meaning within symbolic systems.

Reality Drift emerges when systems continue generating fluent representations while semantic fidelity gradually declines, allowing symbols to circulate independently from the realities they once described.

Main Framework Repository

Full framework library:

Reality Drift Library on GitHub