Drift Examples
Worked Drift‑Classification Cases (2026 Edition)#
Overview#
These examples demonstrate how to analyze drift within Framework Field Theory (FFT).
Each example shows:
- drift detection
- drift classification (D0–D7)
- drift vectors
- collapse vectors
- paradox‑induced drift
- operator‑driven drift
- final drift signature
These examples help students and AIs understand how the FFT Drift Analyzer interprets drift behavior across real frameworks.
Example 1 — Systems Thinking Framework#
Framework Description#
A model for understanding interactions, feedback loops, and emergent behavior in complex systems.
Declared Operators#
- R (Relations)
- T (Transitions)
- E (Envelope)
Drift Analysis#
- Category: D1 (Operator Drift)
- Vector: B‑Ops suppressed
- Magnitude: low
- Collapse risk: none
- Paradox exposure: low
- Notes: missing boundary operators create mild drift but do not destabilize the framework.
Drift Drivers#
- Operator imbalance (B‑Ops missing)
- No paradox‑induced drift
- No dimensional collapse vectors
Drift Signature#
drift_category: D1 (Operator Drift)
vector: B-ops suppressed
magnitude: low
collapse_risk: none
paradox_exposure: low
notes: boundary operators under-expressed; drift easily correctable
Example 2 — Ethical Decision Model#
Framework Description#
A structured model for evaluating ethical choices using principles, consequences, and context.
Declared Operators#
- L (Lineage)
- C (Coherence)
- R (Relations)
Drift Analysis#
- Category: D0 (No Drift)
- Vector: none
- Magnitude: none
- Collapse risk: none
- Paradox exposure: low
- Notes: operator balance stable; coherence strong; no drift vectors detected.
Drift Drivers#
- None — framework is stable
- No paradox‑induced drift
- No operator imbalance
Drift Signature#
drift_category: D0 (No Drift)
vector: none
magnitude: none
collapse_risk: none
paradox_exposure: low
notes: stable operator balance; coherence supports drift-free behavior
Example 3 — Narrative Analysis Model#
(This example directly continues from the Regime_Examples.md you have open — ref: turn0browsertab1)
Framework Description#
A model for analyzing narrative arcs, themes, and structural patterns.
Declared Operators#
- R (Relations)
- L (Lineage)
- E (Envelope)
Drift Analysis#
- Category: D2 (Dimensional Drift)
- Vector: D3 → D2 (partial collapse)
- Magnitude: moderate
- Collapse risk: moderate
- Paradox exposure: moderate
- Notes: inconsistent operator use weakens dimensional stability and increases paradox load.
Drift Drivers#
- Operator inconsistency (R/L/E imbalance)
- Paradox‑induced drift
- Dimensional collapse vector detected
Drift Signature#
drift_category: D2 (Dimensional Drift)
vector: D3→D2 (partial collapse)
magnitude: moderate
collapse_risk: moderate
paradox_exposure: moderate
notes: paradox exposure present; operator consistency required to restore dimensional stability
Navigation#
- [README](/docs/Framework_Field_Theory/Analyzer/Examples/README)
- [Example Analyses](/docs/Framework_Field_Theory/Analyzer/Examples/Example_Analyses)
- [Example Signatures](/docs/Framework_Field_Theory/Analyzer/Examples/Example_Signatures)
- [Operator Examples](/docs/Framework_Field_Theory/Analyzer/Examples/Operator_Examples)
- [Dimensional Examples](/docs/Framework_Field_Theory/Analyzer/Examples/Dimensional_Examples)
- [Regime Examples](/docs/Framework_Field_Theory/Analyzer/Examples/Regime_Examples)
- [Coherence Examples](/docs/Framework_Field_Theory/Analyzer/Examples/Coherence_Examples)