Institute of Noetic Sciences, Research institute in Petaluma, California, US.
The Institute of Noetic Sciences is a research institute in Petaluma, California, focused on consciousness studies. The campus covers approximately 200 acres (81 hectares) and includes laboratories, office buildings, and a retreat center.
Edgar Mitchell, who flew on Apollo 14, founded the institute in 1973 with investor Paul Temple. Their aim was to investigate human consciousness and its possibilities through scientific methods.
The Institute conducts scientific research on meditation, intuition, and consciousness while maintaining a database of 6,500 articles about meditation and yoga benefits.
The organization hosts conferences and workshops where participants explore consciousness through scientific approaches and hands-on experiences. Visitors attending these events often work alongside researchers and take part in guided sessions.
The institute received widespread attention following its mention in Dan Browns 2009 novel The Lost Symbol. Membership applications increased noticeably after the book's release.
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