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Posted by Matthew Gilbert on May 31, 2012
Change, Initiation, Transformation
After nearly eight years as the editorial director at IONS, my final day was May 31. An alignment of constellations—personal, professional, and, well, cosmological—made it clear that it’s time to chart a new course.
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Posted by Dean Radin, PhD on May 29, 2012
Double-slit Experiment Published in Physics Essays
For the last few years we have been exploring the possible role of consciousness in the physical world through an effect known as the quantum measurement problem (QMP). This refers to a curious phenomenon whereby quantum objects behave differently when they are observed than when they are not observed.
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Posted by Cassandra Vieten, PhD on May 12, 2012
IONS at the International Symposia for Contemplative Studies
This is the third edition of Breaking News, giving you the latest updates on what's happening in Research at IONS. Recently, Cassi gave two presentations at the International Symposia for Contemplative Studies, which was hosted by the Mind and Life Institute and cosponsored by several other organizations including IONS.
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Posted by Marilyn Schlitz, PhD on May 8, 2012
Final Passages: Research on Near Death and the Experience of Dying
I just returned from an exciting conference held at the biotech company, Promega. The meeting was entitled "Final Passages: Research on Near Death & the Experience of Dying." This eleventh in a series of bioethics forums was held in Madison, WI, April 26–27, 2012, and focused on scientific research into social and ethical issues around dying and near-death experiences. A stellar lineup of global experts addressed a wide range of topics as well as the implications of current research for understanding consciousness.
