Explore a semi-historical and idiosyncratic survey of homotopy coherence in this 54-minute conference talk by James Stasheff. Delve into various aspects of the theory, with topics selected based on the authors' knowledge and taste. Discover uncommon connections between different facets of homotopy coherence, and gain insights into its practical application in homotopy coherent representation theory. Presented by the Applied Algebraic Topology Network, this talk offers a unique perspective on the subject, blending historical context with contemporary understanding.