Open Research Institute
About Coherence Hub
Open research into human flourishing.
What We Study
We study the conditions that allow individuals, teams, organizations, and institutions to become more coherent, trustworthy, resilient, and regenerative.
Across biology, psychology, and organizational science, coherent systems tend to be more stable, resilient, and adaptive. We publish frameworks. We build software. We test ideas. Everything is open to scrutiny.
The Problem
People trust institutions less than they did a generation ago. Burnout has become normal. Stress has become a baseline rather than an exception. Many people spend more time online than in genuine conversation.
Social media rewards outrage more than understanding. Fragmented systems produce fragmented lives.
What We Do
We publish frameworks for clearer thinking, healthier relationships, and more trustworthy organizations. We build open-source software that helps people regulate stress, track commitments, and build verifiable trust. We test ideas in the real world and share what we learn.
Who It Is For
- Scientists and researchers
- Founders and entrepreneurs
- Therapists and coaches
- Educators and students
- Developers and designers
- Anyone who wants to build something healthier
How to Participate
Read our frameworks. Use our software. Share your feedback. Join the research. Everything is open to scrutiny.
What is Coherence Studies?
Coherence Studies is an emerging interdisciplinary field investigating how biological regulation, cognition, behavior, relationships, and complex systems interact to produce coherent or incoherent patterns across individuals, organizations, and societies. It integrates insights from neuroscience, systems theory, cybernetics, psychology, physiology, complexity science, and philosophy while remaining open to revising its models as new evidence emerges.
Our Principles
Coherence First
Clarity, resilience, and trustworthiness — alignment between what we say, what we do, and how we rest.
Make Patterns Visible
Recognize, document, and share the patterns that shape human systems.
Play as Practice
Games teach what white papers cannot.
Rest Non‑negotiable
Rest is not a reward. Rest is part of the work.
Open Source
No gatekeeping. No paywalls for basic tools.
No Extraction
We do not sell data. We do not sell hope.
Who We Are
Founders
Locke Dauch
Founder, SII · pen name: David Humble
Researcher and framework architect behind the CP‑25, Fair Value, and Coherence Oracle methodologies.
Our Tools
Coherence Practice
CP‑25, Integrity Protocol, Field Mirror, HRV tracking
Accountability Indexes
Billionaire, Crypto, Industry, and Politician indexes
Interactive Games
Dark Night of the Soul, Witness Archive, Coherence Match, Farm Family
Resources
CoSymbol Glossary, Coherence Studies, Whitepaper
Community
Witness Forum, Coherence Chat, Coherence Council
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Coherence Hub free?
Yes. All basic tools, games, and resources are free. No ads. No data selling.
Do I need an account?
Not for basic browsing. An account saves your progress and unlocks the full library.
Are the games therapy?
No. They are practice. They teach pattern recognition. They do not replace clinical care.
What does "field" mean here?
Throughout this project, "field" refers to the network of relationships, environments, institutions, and feedback loops that shape human experience.
Is this a movement?
No. We are an open research institute. We study what makes systems work and share what we learn.
Contact Us
All inquiries
lockekdauch@proton.meWe are a small team. Responses may take a few days. Please be patient.
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"The vision is intact. The language is now accessible."
"We study what makes systems work. We share what we learn."