Mechanics Atlas

1. Scientific Definition

Residual emotional and cognitive imprint attached to past stimuli, shaping future perception.

2. Practical Definition

Everything leaves a fingerprint; humans act on fingerprints, not moments.

3. Low-Load Behaviour

Residue is background; perception is accurate.

4. High-Load Behaviour

Residue becomes the primary lens.

5. Misinterpretation

People think they’re reacting to the moment — they’re reacting to residue.

6. Narrative Distortion

“This always happens to me.”
No — the residue keeps replaying.

7. Institutional Expression

Old decisions shape new ones even when outdated.

8. Earth-2.0 Expression

Residue is named and cleared; systems behave cleanly.

9. Tools Derived

• Residue clearing

• Label/rule audit

• Past-trigger mapping

10. Summary

Residue is yesterday’s emotion shaping today’s perception.