As for whether 'self' and 'observer' should be conflated into a single term like "lost as the observer," it could potentially create confusion. Although both are constructs, they serve different roles in our experiential understanding. The 'self' is more tied to the narrative and egoic identity, while 'the observer' is often invoked as the more 'detached' form of awareness prior to the realization of non-dual awareness. Conflating the two could muddy these distinctions and make it more difficult for people to recognize the different stages or levels of identification they might experience.