Methodology Notes

Archaeological Documentation • Screenshot Stew Investigation • 2025-10-04

Turtle Archaeology Approach

Brief methodology notes documenting the turtle archaeology approach with initial site survey, discovery methodology (progressive excavation, cross-reference, sacred profanity preservation, pattern recognition), key themes, and next excavation steps.

Initial Site Survey

Surface Artifacts

Screenshots from September 30, 2025
Claude Code session logs
File system structure and organization
Git commit history and messages
Documentation files (READMEs, handbooks)

Initial Observations

High density of activity in 11-minute window (21:52-22:03)
Consistent use of :: patterns across sessions
Sacred profanity markers ("derssssssh", "le sigh indeed")
Terminal-native focus (ratatui, Rust)
MCP integration patterns emerging

Discovery Methodology

1. Progressive Excavation

Start with surface artifacts (screenshots, file names) and progressively dig deeper into content (code, documentation, commit messages).

Layer 1: Screenshots and timestamps
Layer 2: File names and directory structure
Layer 3: Code content and documentation
Layer 4: Git history and commit messages
Layer 5: Cross-references and connections

2. Cross-Reference Mapping

Track connections between artifacts across time, platforms, and contexts.

Temporal connections (2020 → 2025)
Platform connections (web → terminal)
Language connections (JavaScript → Rust)
Pattern connections (automation → queryable data)

3. Sacred Profanity Preservation

Preserve authentic language as authentication markers and emotional/cognitive state indicators.

"derssssssh" - Frustration or breakthrough moment
"le sigh indeed" - Resignation or acceptance
"because I could" - Engineering protocol marker
Casual precision - Authentic voice preservation

4. Pattern Recognition

Identify recurring patterns across artifacts, contexts, and time periods.

Temporal patterns (hyperfocus bursts, 37-minute miracle)
Architectural patterns (terminal-native, queryable data)
Cognitive patterns (neurodivergent-friendly design)
Development patterns ("shacks not cathedrals")

Key Themes

Hyperfocus Bursts

11-minute burst (21:52-22:03) with 5 Claude Code sessions, followed by 37-minute complete implementation. Demonstrates neurodivergent development patterns as competitive advantage.

FLOAT Block Evolution

5-year evolution from Draft.js/JavaScript web automation to ratatui/Rust terminal-native queryable infrastructure. Core patterns remain consistent despite platform/language shifts.

Consciousness Technology

:: patterns evolved from personal cognitive architecture to queryable infrastructure for AI agent integration via MCP. Patterns are infrastructure, not implementation details.

Neurodivergent-Friendly Systems

Design principles optimized for neurodivergent cognition enable faster development, better pattern recognition, and professional integration. Not accommodations, but competitive advantages.

Next Excavation Steps

Deeper dive into Rangle documents (2020-2021) for professional integration patterns
Trace MCP integration evolution across projects
Document rot-field system architecture and queryable data structures
Map consciousness pattern usage across all 30+ ritual forest projects
Analyze sacred profanity frequency and context across time periods
Validate hyperfocus burst patterns in other development sessions
Document "shacks not cathedrals" philosophy across project lifecycle

Archaeology