Reinner

Reinner is a term used in speculative discussions of cognition and computation to denote a hypothetical process or module that re-evaluates inner representations in light of new information. The coinage blends re- with inner, signaling an internal reinterpretation rather than a purely external adjustment.

In theoretical cognitive architectures, a reinner component would monitor internal state and predictions, triggering revision of beliefs or plans when outcomes diverge from expectation. The concept emphasizes self-monitoring and inner-state revision and is distinct from external control loops or traditional re-entrant pathways. Because it is not part of a widely adopted formal model, the term appears mainly in thought experiments, speculative essays, and some science-fiction contexts as a framework for discussing adaptability and self-awareness.

In fiction, reinner has been used as a mechanism by which augmented minds reprocess memories or internal narratives to resolve identity conflicts, or as a plot device enabling character transformation and moral choice. The exact meaning is typically tailored to the work, and authors use the term to foreground themes of perception, autonomy, and selfhood. Origins of the term are informal, and there is no standard definition or taxonomy. Its usage tends to overlap with broader concepts such as metacognition, inner simulation, and internal representation, rather than forming its own established field. Related concepts include reentrancy, metacognition, inner representation, and self-monitoring.