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Liam O'Malley

The History and Future of Energy Healing

Energy healing has been around since the dawn of time. People have known about the healing powers of the unseen world for millennia. Only with the rise of materialism and the pharmaceutical industries did this age-old wisdom get dismissed as pseudo-science and hidden from the masses. 

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IONS50 Series: Welcome to IONS 50!

Since our founding in 1973 by Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell and a handful of close allies, IONS has been working at the intersection of rigorous science and transformative experience to expand our understanding of the origins and nature of consciousness in ways that can lead to a global mind change, one acknowledging the interconnectedness of all things and providing more holistic views of human nature and purpose.

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IONS Scientist Releases New Book ‘Why Vibes Matter’: An Exploration of Energy and Its Impact on Our Lives

The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) is excited to announce the release of “Why Vibes Matter,” a book by IONS scientist Garret Yount, PhD that delves into the fascinating world of energy vibrations and their profound influence on our well-being. Drawing on over 20 years of dedicated research, Dr. Yount offers invaluable insights and practical guidance helping readers comprehend, harness, and wisely utilize the power of vibes in their daily lives.

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Perpetual Patterns

The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep. —Robert Frost, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

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IONS Announces Winners of the $100,000 Linda G. O’Bryant Noetic Sciences Research Prize

The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) is delighted to announce that the Linda G. O’Bryant Noetic Sciences Research Prize was awarded on Saturday, June 24, 2023 to three recipients. This groundbreaking prize recognizes leading-edge research in the exploration of consciousness. The winners were selected from a pool of 108 applicants from around the world, each of whom put forth innovative testable theories that push the boundaries of our understanding of consciousness.

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Developing Ethical Standards for Mediumship/Trance Channeling: Building Trust and Professionalism

Ethical standards are essential guidelines that shape professional behavior, enabling individuals to make responsible decisions and uphold social responsibility. While established professions have long-standing codes of ethics, the field of mediumship/trance channeling is relatively new in its path toward professionalization. As the field expands, the need for a unified code of ethics becomes increasingly evident to bolster credibility and protect consumers. In this blog, we delve into the significance of ethical standards in mediumship/trance channeling, the process of their development, and the ongoing efforts to establish a code of ethics for practitioners in the United States.

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Breaking Boundaries

“When we have limited information,
we have limiting views of reality.”

IONS Founder, Dr. Edgar Mitchell,
From Outer Space to Inner Space

In the Foreword of From Inner Space to Outer Space, Avi Loeb, Chair of Harvard’s Department of Astronomy, writes that Edgar Mitchell was a man willing to go where no man had gone before. IONS carries this same boundary-breaking impulse.

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