The Global Consciousness Project
Meaningful Correlations in Random Data
Coherent consciousness creates order in the world
Subtle interactions link us with each other and the Earth
When human consciousness becomes coherent, the behavior of random
systems may change. Random number generators (RNGs) based on quantum
tunneling produce completely unpredictable sequences of zeroes and ones.
But when a great event synchronizes the feelings of millions of
people, our network of RNGs becomes subtly structured. We calculate one
in a trillion odds that the effect is due to chance. The evidence
suggests an emerging noosphere or the unifying field of consciousness
described by sages in all cultures.
The Global Consciousness Project is an international,
multidisciplinary collaboration of scientists and engineers. We collect
data continuously from a global network of physical random number
generators located in up to 70 host sites around the world at any given
time. The data are transmitted to a central archive which now contains
more than 15 years of random data in parallel sequences of synchronized
200-bit trials generated every second.
Our purpose is to examine subtle correlations that may reflect the
presence and activity of consciousness in the world. We hypothesize
that there will be structure in what should be random data, associated
with major global events that engage our minds and hearts.
Subtle but real effects of consciousness are important
scientifically, but their real power is more immediate. They encourage
us to make essential, healthy changes in the great systems that dominate
our world. Large scale group consciousness has effects in the physical
world. Knowing this, we can intentionally work toward a brighter, more
conscious future.
Explore the website using the main Menu, which is a compact
sitemap. In the About section you will find basic information. The Data
section provides access to the results including the highly significant bottom line.
The Discussion links explain how the science is done. For philosophical
and interpretive views, look to the Perspectives menu. Check the
Community section for ways to interact.
The Global Consciousness Project is directed by Roger Nelson from his home office in Princeton. The Institute of Noetic Sciences provides a logistical home for the GCP. It is not a project of Princeton University.
Source: http://noosphere.princeton.edu/
