Synclag

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While memory syncing, headmates may experience some delay in acquiring the new memories, or synclag. This may be due to the amount of memories being shared, or due to a staggered, prioritised sharing where vital information is transferred first. For example, when synclag occurs upon switching in, a headmate may first gain awareness of the general situation in shared reality and then later recover more details of recent events. Emotions may also be separated from episodic memory and only be accessible later on, leading to a period of emotional amnesia.

During the synchronisation process, the headmate may be unable to fully interact, falling into autopilot or dissociating when in front, or the information may come in more distinct "packets" over the course of minutes to hours.

Synclag may occur to reduce cognitive load, to ensure a quick response time upon switching, or simply because memory barriers don't permit quicker synchronisation.

Related Terms
When in the context of a switch, synclag may also cause switchlag, especially when situational information or emotions take some time to fully synchronize.