Institute of Noetic Sciences

Inspired by Science, Transformed by Experience

The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) is a nonprofit scientific research center and direct experience lab specializing in the intersection of science and profound human experience.

$100,000 Research Prize

Award in Artifical Intelligence

The 2025 Linda G. O’Bryant Noetic Sciences explores how to design a conscious AI.

ConnectIONS Live!

Delusions of Classical Thought: Rethinking Mind and Math

Joscha Bach joins IONS’ Arnaud Delorme to explore constructivist theories, AI, and consciousness in a bold rethinking of how we understand awareness.

New online course!

The Energy of People, Places, and Spaces

Based on the book Why Vibes Matter by IONS scientist Garret Yount, PhD, this course will help you understand and elevate the energy that permeates our world.

There is more to this world — and you — than meets the eye.

A scientific view of our inner experiences

Science has profoundly changed the way we view reality, but there is so much more waiting to be discovered. A more complete understanding of our world requires a more advanced set of tools and practices. IONS uses scientific exploration and personal discovery to push beyond the current limits of human knowledge.

Inspired by a profound experience of personal discovery, Apollo 14 astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell created IONS in 1973 to explore the interplay between scientific knowledge and inner knowing.

Today, we have the world’s leading team of multidisciplinary scientists conducting research on frontier topics in consciousness and its impact in our lives.

Explore Our Experiments, Expand Your Perspective

We research outer limits and inner spaces to reveal a deeper understanding of the interconnected nature of reality and extend our capacities as humans.

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