Noetics, A New but Old Understanding of Mind and Reality

Abstract Book of the 10th International Conference on New Trends in Social Sciences

Year: 2026

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Noetics, A New but Old Understanding of Mind and Reality

Matjaž Kovač

ABSTRACT:

Noetics is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to the exploration of consciousness, inner knowledge, intuition, and the relationship between mind and reality. The term originates from the Greek word nous, meaning intellect, awareness, or inner understanding. Unlike traditional scientific disciplines that focus mainly on observable and measurable phenomena, noetics attempts to investigate the deeper dimensions of human existence, including subjective experience, spiritual awareness, creativity, and the nature of consciousness itself. In recent decades, noetics has gained increasing attention because modern society has become more interested in psychology, mindfulness, meditation, spirituality, and human potential. The field stands at the intersection of philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, spirituality, and consciousness studies, making it both fascinating and controversial. One of the central themes of noetics is consciousness. Researchers in this field investigate awareness, self-reflection, meditation, dreams, intuition, and altered states of consciousness in an attempt to understand the true nature of the human mind. Despite its popularity, noetics remains controversial. Critics argue that many noetic theories lack strong empirical evidence and do not meet strict scientific standards. Some scientists believe that certain noetic ideas rely too heavily on spirituality, subjective interpretation, or speculative philosophy. Noetics is the study of consciousness, inner knowledge, intuition, and the relationship between mind and reality. It seeks to explore dimensions of human experience that extend beyond traditional scientific observation. By combining ideas from philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and spirituality, noetics attempts to answer some of humanity’s oldest and most profound questions about awareness, identity, and existence.

Keywords: Noetics; Mind and Reality; Cognition; Consciousness; Neuroscience; Cognitive Psyhology; Artificial Intelligence