What is Coherence in Relational Field Theory?

Clinton Svancara

Published Jan 1, 2026• 0 citations

Abstract

This is the short companion document to the full Relational Field Theory (RFT) series (Papers 1–12). It provides a plain-language overview of coherence — the unifying idea of the framework — with one key equation and one diagram. It serves as the best single-document introduction and “front door” to the entire series.

DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/vyszt

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