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Have you ever felt that you somehow know a close friend or family member’s thoughts, or can sense their emotions even if they’re miles away? Maybe you thought about them and then moments later, they reached out. Or, maybe you had a strong feeling that they were in distress or needed support, only to find out later that your instinct was correct when you reached out. This fascinating experience, popularly known as telepathy, has been reported throughout history and in all cultures. If you’ve had one or more experiences of telepathy, you may be interested in a new research project we call Mind2Mind.

Here’s what you need to know:

What We’re Studying: Mind to mind connections

The IONS science team is exploring the potential of telepathic connections, aiming to deepen our understanding of how people might communicate beyond the ordinary senses. We are recruiting pairs of people who have experienced instances of telepathy and are interested in participating in neuroscience studies of this phenomenon. By volunteering for this study, you’ll be part of a groundbreaking research project designed to help us better understand the nature of human communication and interconnections.

Who Can Participate?

• Twins or emotionally bonded pairs, such as family members, friends, life partners, or siblings (both over the age of 18)
• People who have experienced telepathy–,  like knowing or feeling what another person thinks or feels 
• Those who can read English
• Those with access to the internet and are comfortable performing simple online tasks

What to Expect?

As part of the study, you and your partner will complete a few short, simple surveys to help us learn more about your connection and any similar experiences you’ve had with others. Here’s the breakdown of the process:

1. First Survey: You’ll start with a short survey to share insights about your relationship with your partner, including details about your experiences, how emotionally close you feel to your partner, how often you communicate by normal means, and how far you live from each other. 
2. Second Phase (if selected and you agree to participate): You and your partner will each fill out another survey on your own. In this survey, you’ll be asked about how you experience your intuition, your empathetic feelings toward others, and your perceptions about emotional boundaries between yourself and others.
3. Third Phase (if selected and you agree to participate): You and your partner will complete one more survey and then try some easy online tasks, totaling about 20 minutes. 

Each step is simple and gives us valuable information to understand potential telepathic connections. Read more about the study here or watch this short clip.

Why Participate?

While there’s no direct payment for this study, your participation makes a big difference! This is an opportunity to actively engage in scientific exploration of a commonly reported psychic experience that’s still poorly understood. 

Ready to put your telepathic powers—or open-mindedness—to the test? We’d love to have you! To learn more and apply to participate, click here.