Partial Coherence

It describes systems that exhibit alignment in specific domains while remaining misaligned in others.

This creates uneven system behavior, where certain functions operate effectively while others generate cost. The presence of coherence in one area can mask incoherence elsewhere.

Because systems are interdependent, partial coherence cannot fully stabilize the system.

Partial coherence is often mistaken for overall system health.

Success in one area creates the perception that the system is functioning correctly, reducing attention to areas of misalignment.

This allows incoherence to persist beneath visible success.

Partial coherence explains why systems can perform well while still generating instability.

It highlights the need to evaluate coherence across the entire system rather than in isolated domains.

Integration must extend across all relevant parts for coherence to increase.