Are you intrigued by the mysteries of the mind and the potential to glimpse into the future? We invite you to join our exciting research study on altered states of consciousness and precognition, set in a unique and relaxing environment known as the ganzfeld.
What is Our Study About?
Our research aims to explore how a specialized, tranquil setting—the Ganzfeld—and individual personality traits influence a person’s ability to perceive future events, a phenomenon called precognition. If you’ve ever had a gut feeling or a premonition about something that happened later, this study might pique your interest. We are looking for adults who are curious about their own experiences and thoughts and who have had no serious psychological or neurological conditions within the last year.
What Does Participation Involve?
Online Screening Survey: Begin with a quick 10-minute online survey to determine eligibility.
In-Person Sessions: Participate in two 60-minute in-person sessions at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) laboratory in Novato, CA.
Interactive Experience: During these sessions, you will:
- Complete various questionnaires and engage in tasks.
- Immerse yourself in a 35-minute ganzfeld protocol, which includes:
- Sitting in a comfortable reclining armchair.
- Wearing glasses that emit a steady red light without contours.
- Listening to relaxing instructions followed by gentle static noise through headphones.
What is the Ganzfeld Protocol?
The Ganzfeld technique creates a homogenous sensory environment by providing consistent visual and auditory stimuli. You’ll experience a steady red light and static white noise for 35 minutes, devoid of the usual sensory distractions. This unusual setting helps in examining how our senses and brain function in the absence of typical sensory inputs, offering intriguing insights into our consciousness.
Why Participate?
- Self-Exploration: Reflect on your own consciousness and experiences in a controlled, unique setting.
- Novel Experience: Gain an understanding of how a homogeneous field like Ganzfeld can alter sensory perception.
- Scientific Contribution: Help us uncover the role of personality and environment in precognitive experiences.
What to Expect?
While this study offers a fascinating opportunity to delve into your own consciousness and sensations, it’s important to note that the results will be analyzed at a group level. This means we cannot provide feedback on individual results, and no single study can conclusively prove a phenomenon due to inherent uncertainties in empirical research.
If you’re excited about exploring the boundaries of mind and perception, we welcome you to participate in our study. Together, we can deepen our understanding of how we interpret our world through our senses and perhaps unlock secrets of precognitive experiences.
How to Get Involved?
Ready to embark on this journey of discovery? Start by completing our online screening survey. If eligible, we’ll schedule your two in-person sessions at the IONS laboratory.
Join us in exploring the extraordinary potentials of consciousness and the mysterious realm of knowing the future. Your participation could contribute to groundbreaking insights and deepen our collective understanding of the mind.
LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP FOR THE STUDY
