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In the fifty years since this article was first published, the dawn of a new space age has arrived, creating the possibility of an “overview effect” for more and more of humanity. The frontier study of human consciousness has increasingly supported alternative models of reality, of who we are and of who we’re capable of becoming. Today, IONS remains devoted to our legacy of advancing evolutionary milestones through scientific discovery and the “innerview” of personal experience, and grateful to the pioneering supporters who make it possible.  — Claudia Welss

In our recent blogs, What Can AI Tell Us About the Worldview on Frontier Science? and, Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Human Consciousness, IONS used AI chatbot ChatGPT to explore artificial intelligence and its interaction with and impact on human consciousness. This month we ask about the capacity for AI to become conscious itself and how that relates to the concept of interconnectedness, which is so fundamental to IONS work. We asked the following questions:

Imagine a world where dreams become more than just fleeting illusions of the night. A realm where you hold the power to shape your dreams, explore your innermost desires, and perhaps even find solace and healing amidst the chaos of life. Recent investigations into the enigmatic world of lucid dreams are shedding light on their potential as a transformative tool for promoting healing and well-being.

Can we alter reality through the power of our minds?

Pranic healing is a form of energy healing where practitioners work with the energy centers, or chakras, to balance the energy and heal disease “from the inside out.” It is not connected to a particular religion or culture but instead built on the philosophy that the body can self-heal given the right conditions.

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. 

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.

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.

Most people believe in an afterlife, or that their personal sense of self will continue on after their physical body dies. In fact, a belief in some sort of afterlife has persisted throughout history and across all cultures. 

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