fortíðarperception
Fortíðarperception is a proposed cognitive-cultural phenomenon describing how individuals and groups perceive the past by integrating episodic memories, semantic knowledge, and present-day concerns into a coherent interpretation of historical events.
The term is a neologism combining fortíð (Icelandic for past) with perception, and is used primarily in
Fortíðarperception operates through reconstructive memory, narrative framing, and social mediation. When recalling or studying past events,
Fortíðarperception intersects with presentism, collective memory, nostalgia, and media historiography. Unlike purely episodic memory, it emphasizes
Researchers use the concept to explain divergent historical narratives across cultures or political contexts. Critics caution
In summary, fortíðarperception describes the constructive and context-dependent way in which the past is perceived and