Institute of Noetic Sciences
American non-profit parapsychological research institute / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) is an American non-profit parapsychological[1] research institute. It was co-founded in 1973 by former astronaut Edgar Mitchell,[2][3][4] the sixth man to walk on the Moon, along with investor Paul N. Temple[5] and others interested in purported paranormal phenomena,[1] in order to encourage and conduct research on noetics and human potentials.[6][7]
This article may present fringe theories, without giving appropriate weight to the mainstream view and explaining the responses to the fringe theories. (May 2023) |
Abbreviation | IONS |
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Formation | June 1973; 50 years ago (1973-06) |
Founder | Edgar Mitchell |
Purpose | Study of purported paranormal phenomena |
Headquarters | Petaluma, California, U.S. |
Website | https://noetic.org |
The Institute conducts research on topics such as spontaneous remission,[8][9] meditation,[8] consciousness, alternative healing practices, consciousness-based healthcare, spirituality, human potential, psychic abilities, psychokinesis[9] and survival of consciousness after bodily death.[10][11] The Institute maintains a free database, available on the Internet,[2] with citations to more than 6,500 articles about whether physical and mental health benefits might be connected to meditation and yoga.[8]
Headquartered outside Petaluma, California, the IONS is situated on a 200-acre (81 ha) campus that includes offices, a research laboratory and a retreat center (originally the campus of World College West).[12] Researchers associated with it include Dean Radin and Rupert Sheldrake.