an online book by David Gurteen
Coherence is the logical and systematic internal consistency of ideas, ensuring that different parts of a theory or argument connect rationally without contradictions.
Coherence is, in general, a state or situation in which all the parts or ideas fit together well so that they form a united whole.
More specifically, coherence, coherency, or coherent may refer to the following:
Credit: Wikipedia - coherenceThe confidence people have in their beliefs is not a measure of the quality of evidence but of the coherence of the story that the mind has managed to construct. Credit: Daniel Kahneman People: Daniel KahnemanDaniel Kahneman Psychologist and behavioral economistBooks: Daniel KahnemanBelief Coherence Daniel KahnemanDaniel Kahneman Psychologist and behavioral economistFor Some of Our Most … Continue reading Belief Coherence Daniel Kahneman
Understanding Scientific Terms The Fallibility of Science Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Understanding the world requires frameworks grounded in logic and evidence. Theories that align with observed facts and adapt to discoveries provide reliable explanations. By examining the principles of coherence and congruence, we can evaluate the validity and utility of ideas in … Continue reading Congruence, Coherence, and Contingent Truth Building a framework for understanding
The Role of Human Agency Within Actor-network Theory Introduction: Complexity Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter The world’s complexity makes the future hard to predict, yet we often assume the present was inevitable. This belief, known as retrospective coherence, oversimplifies history and overlooks uncertainty. Recognizing this bias helps us navigate complexity more clearly and … Continue reading Retrospective Coherence in a Complex World How oversimplified narratives distort the past and hinder decision-making
