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A Scientific Test of the Efficacy of Magickal Sigils

The words “scientific” and “magick” are generally not found in the same sentence, so an explanation is in order. Science involves two related efforts: methods for carefully observing and evaluating phenomena, and theoretical explanations of the resulting measurements. These endeavors are like two sides of a seesaw. Together they form the most effective way of understanding reality that humanity has devised, so far.

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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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IONS Announces the Kick-Off of 50th Anniversary with “Science and Consciousness: Exploring Beyond the Brain” Event

The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) is delighted to announce the initial lineup for its highly anticipated event, “Science and Consciousness: Exploring Beyond the Brain.” Taking place on Saturday, June 24, this historic virtual gathering marks a significant milestone as IONS celebrates 50 years of groundbreaking research and pioneering exploration into the nature of consciousness. 

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Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Human Consciousness

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an extremely hot topic right now, and for good reason! Some say it could have the same kind of profound impact on human life as fire or electricity. As more and more advanced AI technologies develop, it’s important to ask how these developments might impact human consciousness and vice versa – how might our consciousness impact how artificial intelligence develops, especially if we consider IONS guiding hypothesis that everything is interconnected?

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