Is Noetic Science a Recognized Scientific Field?

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The discussion centers around the validity of noetic science as a recognized scientific field, exploring its classification and the perspectives surrounding its legitimacy. The scope includes philosophical considerations, critiques of its scientific standing, and references to organizations promoting noetic science.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that noetic science is not a valid scientific field and categorize it as an alternative philosophy of mind.
  • Others label noetic science as pseudoscience, referencing its promotion in popular culture, such as in Dan Brown's work.
  • Questions are raised about the legitimacy and motivations of organizations like the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), with some participants suggesting financial interests may drive its promotion.
  • One participant notes that anyone can establish an institute to promote various ideas, implying a lack of rigorous scientific validation.
  • There is a reiteration that discussions on noetic science are against the forum's policy, emphasizing its perceived lack of scientific validity.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that noetic science is not recognized as a valid scientific field, but there are competing views regarding its classification and the motivations behind its promotion.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a lack of consensus on the definitions and implications of noetic science, as well as the criteria for what constitutes a scientific field.

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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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