Is Noetic Science a Recognized Scientific Field?

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Noetic Science is not recognized as a valid scientific field and is classified as pseudoscience. The discussion highlights that it is primarily an alternative philosophy of mind, lacking empirical support. The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) promotes this concept, but its credibility is questioned due to its commercial interests. The forum emphasizes adherence to mainstream STEM topics, dismissing Noetic Science as unworthy of serious consideration.

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is noetic science a valid science field?
 
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Welcome to PF!

As a starter, PF doesn't discuss these kinds of topics in general. We specialize in students working through mainstream STEM courses with questions on science and math.

For Noetic Science: No its not a science, its more of an alternative philosophy of mind:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noetic_science
 
Noetic Science is pseudoscience promoted by Dan Brown in The Lost Symbol. Give no consideration to it.
 
alright, but then what is IONS?
 
NUCLIDES said:
alright, but then what is IONS?

It's the "institute" that promotes it. Notice they have a nice big link to their store on their website. Lots of money to be made in junk science.
 
Everyone can start their own institute to promote whatever they want.
 
As has been explained, it's not scientifically valid and is against our policy to discuss.
 

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