Leading Authority on Noetic Sciences Hails Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol as Eye-Opening for Mainstream Audiences

Dr. Marilyn Mandala Schlitz, CEO of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, enjoys Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol.

Petaluma, CA (PRWEB) October 1, 2009

Author Dan Brown may have had the Vatican fuming over The Da Vinci Code, but his newest book, The Lost Symbol, is being welcomed by one of the world’s leading authorities on noetic sciences, who also happens to head the Institute of Noetic Sciences – identified by Brown as one of the real organizations in the novel that actually exist.

To field the overwhelming number of requests by The Lost Symbol readers for information about Noetic Sciences, the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) announced it will launch a teleseminar series on the subject in October.

“We are immensely grateful to Mr. Brown for virtually catapulting the little-known field of Noetic Sciences into mainstream conversation surrounding his book,” said President and CEO of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, Dr. Marilyn Mandala Schlitz. Schlitz, who coincidentally shares striking similarities with the book’s heroine, “Katherine Solomon,” also a noetic scientist, said, “Our website traffic went from 5000 to 65,000 visits a week in the first two weeks since the book’s release. Our membership has spiked and suddenly we’ve been flooded by requests to know just what this ‘frontier science’ is all about,” she added.

Brown’s novel, which sold one million copies in its first 24 hours, features the fictional, mystery-solving Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, with the story taking place over a 12-hour period in Washington D.C. Unbeknownst to booksellers, the media, and fans waiting for the book to hit store shelves on September 15th, Brown employs noetic sciences to untangle the web of clues that resolve the conflict between good and evil.

The Institute of Noetic Sciences has been applying the lens of science to the multidisciplinary study of the mysteries of consciousness since the early 70s, when it was founded by Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell – the sixth man to walk on the moon. The Institute conducts evidence-based research, publishes papers in peer-reviewed journals, and offers books, videos, and educational resources for everyone from the general public to the most seasoned scientists. “But it took a thrilling piece of art and entertainment to break through to the mainstream,” Dr. Schlitz added.

A multi-part teleseminar series will launch on October 7th on-location in Washington D.C. where Brown’s novel takes readers on a tour of the symbols and legends of ancient wisdoms and spiritual traditions hidden among the country’s national monuments. The series will feature a selection of audio lectures from the Institute, beginning on October 7th. In it, Dr. Schlitz will guide listeners on a similar tour, offering a broader understanding of noetic sciences to help deepen their appreciation for Brown’s connections between science and the mysteries of the consciousness.

The series is free to members, and new members will have access to archived podcasts. For more information on the teleseminar series, go to http://www.shiftinaction.com/lost_symbol_science.

Like “Katherine Solomon,” Dr. Schlitz started her studies with ancient Egyptian texts as well as modern scientific views of consciousness. Both women’s father and brother were Masons. Furthermore, Dr. Schlitz’ laboratory at IONS includes a 2000-pound, electromagnetically shielded room (now affectionately referred to as “The Cube”, where she and her colleagues conduct experiments that, according to Dr. Schlitz, have been so thoroughly researched and presented by Brown as to come very close to the history of her work as a noetic scientist.

About Marilyn Mandala Schlitz: For three decades, noetics scientist and anthropologist Marilyn Mandala Schlitz, PhD, has pioneered clinical and field-based research in the area of human consciousness, transformation, and healing. She is a thought leader on matters of individual and social change whose respected voice offers new insights into the most pressing challenges of our time. A researcher, speaker, change consultant, and writer, Marilyn’s books include co-author of Living Deeply: The Art and Science of Transformation in Everyday Life and co-editor of Consciousness and Healing: Integral Approaches to Mind Body Medicine. Dr. Schlitz serves as the CEO and president of the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), where she has worked for 15 years. She is also senior scientist at California Pacific Medical Center.

About Noetic Science:

The word “noetic” comes from the ancient Greek “nous,” for which there is no English equivalent. It refers to “inner knowing” or “intuitive consciousness”- direct and immediate access to knowledge beyond what is available to our normal senses and power of reason. Noetic sciences apply the lens of science and its rigors and standards of evidence-based research to the multidisciplinary study of the mysteries of consciousness. Noetic sciences explore the “inner cosmos” of the mind (consciousness, soul, spirit) and how it relates to the “outer cosmos” of the physical world.

About IONS:

The Institute of Noetic Sciences is a nonprofit membership organization located in Northern California that conducts and sponsors leading-edge research into the multidisciplinary study of the mysteries of consciousness. The Institute maintains a commitment to scientific rigor while exploring phenomena that have been largely overlooked by mainstream science, such as healing, mind-over- matter, and consciousness transformation. It is located on a 200-acre property that houses research facilities, offices, and a retreat center with meals, a community building, an indoor amphitheater, meeting spaces, and overnight accommodations for up to 120 people. Though its global membership, IONS seeks to harness the collective intention of consciousness explorers who support noetic sciences research and its translation to the broadest possible audience. For more information, including membership and donations to the nonprofit research organization, go to http://www.noetic.org.

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More Dan Brown Press Releases

Before Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code, before Dan Burstein’s Da Vinci Code Decoded, there was, “The Seed of the Dogwood Tree” ISBN: 1589820061

(PRWEB) March 9, 2005

On a student excavation at the Mendips mines of Somerset England, Michael Sinclair, a young archaeology student, and his best friend Bruce Plantard have made an astounding discovery. They have found a journal containing the writings of the first Baldwin King of Jerusalem. Studying these documents, they believe they have found clues to the location of additional archaeological treasures hidden at Mendip mines of Somerset England. Financed by Bruce’s uncle Edmond, the two boys mount a secret expedition back to Mendips. There, using the Baldwin papers and additional documents provided by the enigmatic Uncle Edmond, they discover a secret chamber containing, what they believe to be, the one true cross and jars containing, what they believe to be, the blood of Christ. This begins an adventure that leads us through a fascinating montage of religious fact and lore, history and legends, science, and science fiction. Greg Cicio has skillfully blended these elements into a compelling story of discovery, murder, intrigue, and secret societies. It portrays how the world, as we know it, might end.

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by Ned Raggett

Question by Amelia: I need to find a book like the Dan Brown books, any suggestions?
I need to get my friend a birthday present, for part of it i want to buy him a book. He like techno thrillers, like Deception point by Dan Brown and Angels and Daemons. Any suggestions? I think he has read all the Dan Browns so does anyone know of a similar author? Oh and not scary/horror books please thanks

Best answer:

Answer by Yogagirl
Try the book “Rule of Four”

Its a similar premise to the Dan Brown books. It does have a little more of a ‘scholarly’ tone, but is still a good read.

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Bad Date TV Releases Blow-up Doll Boyfriends Funny Video Series During Summer Heat

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 04, 2011

During the Dog Days of the Summer, bad date stories surge for the 87 million singles and 40 million singles dating online in the US alone. To provide comic relief from the heat (pun intended), Bad Date TV releases an irreverent humor webisode series with the first video: Blow-up Doll Boyfriends, Dogs and Dan the Drunk Guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC0YhwPOf70. Because most men are dogs, Bad Date Betty chooses Blow-up Doll Boyfriend Construction Guy Joe over the real deal. While cruising the Los Angeles streets in the summer heat (the most dysfunctional dating city), Bad Date Betty tells Dan the Drunk to take a hike, while Bad Date Alice, Blow-up Doll Dogs and Blow-up Doll Athletic Guy Rico bark at this bachelor from the back seat.

Nearly 80% of singles in 2011 have used an online dating site (Network World), but why aren’t more people finding love? Despite the high website traffic, many singles are still complaining about bad dates and need the comic relief in this Bad Date TV Blow-Up Boyfriends video series. In June 2011, the top 3 Internet dating sites had huge volumes of singles looking for love online: Match.com (13.6 million unique visitors), eHarmony (2.29 million unique visitors), and Chemistry.com (1.5 million unique visitors).

Because so many singles fabricate Internet dating profiles, it’s no surprise that Bad Date Betty prefers a Blow-up Doll Boyfriend over meeting more men online. Most men lie about height, while women often adjust weight, and the overwhelming majority lies about age. At least with a blow-up doll, the boyfriend can’t lie and won’t talk back. To make life even easier, a Blow-up Dog is very low maintenance and can send a loud message to wrong men to get lost.

As social media has been added to the Internet dating mix, these Blow-up Doll Boyfriends videos also poke fun at how Facebook and Twitter are impacting singles. Nothing is private anymore, and Twitpics can bust bachelors and bachelorettes before getting home from a bad date. If someone is addicted to social media, sex, drugs or alcohol (like Dan the Drunk), the dating complexities make Blow-up Doll Boyfriends look even better.

If after watching these funny Bad Date TV Season 5 videos that will be posted throughout the summer, singles still decide to look for love online on paid or free dating sites, Bad Online Dates provides wingman support through a free Bad Dates App. Love can be found online, it just takes a lot of luck and laughs to get there.

About Bad Date TV

Bad Date TV is a web series produced by Bad Online Dates and Green Knights Entertainment, and can be found on the YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/badonlinedates. Fans will find dating advice in these funny videos and on the Bad Online Dates Facebook Fan page http://facebook.com/badonlinedates, websites http://www.BadOnlineDates.com, http://www.BadDateTV.com and Bad Dates App http://www.badonlinedates.com/baddatesapp

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by TheCreativePenn

Question by Naomi Minou: I’m looking for more authors like Dan Brown. can someone help me?
I enjoyed all the Dan Brown books, so I was wondering if there are any other authors similar to him. With books with the same theme’s like secret societies etc..

Can someone help me?

Best answer:

Answer by Rosina
try to read Ken Follet

What do you think? Answer below!

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Question by Bianca: Are they going to film The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown?
The Da Vinci Code – haven’t watch yet

Angels and Demons – thumbs up!!!

…Are they going to make a film The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown?

Best answer:

Answer by Panama Joe
With that author’s popularity, and the success of the first two films, I’d be shocked, shocked, to discover that they were NOT making it!

Add your own answer in the comments!

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A Dedicated Website Has Been Launched for The Da Vinci Code, the Best Selling Novel

(PRWEB) December 19, 2005

Da Vinci Code related website, http://www.da-vinci-code-da-vinci-code.com covers articles, information, news, reviews, press releases, FAQs, images, blogs, RSS feeds and more, all related to Da Vinci Code.

One of the best selling novels since hundreds of years is Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code which has intrigued and thrilled millions of readers around the world.

The Da Vinci Code novel was written by the American author Dan Brown. It was published for the first time in 2003 by Doubleday Fiction (ISBN 0385504209). It is a worldwide bestseller, bout 36 million copies were sold and the novel has been translated into 44 languages. Combining the detective, thriller and conspiracy theory genres, the novel has helped generate popular interest in certain theories concerning the Holy Grail legend and the role of Mary Magdalene in the history of Christianity — theories that Christians typically consider heretical and that have been criticized as historically inaccurate.

The book is part two of a trilogy that started with Brown’s 2000 novel Angels and Demons, which introduced the character Robert Langdon. In November 2004, Random House published a “Special Illustrated Edition”, with 160 illustrations interspersed with the text.

The book claims that the Catholic Church has been involved in a conspiracy to cover up the true story of Jesus. This implies that the Vatican consciously knows it is living a lie, but does so to keep itself in power. Fans have lauded the book as creative, action-packed and thought-provoking, while critics have attacked it as inaccurate and poorly written, and decry its controversial stance on the role of the Christian Church.

This kind of historical literature – novels, biographies, thrillers and documentaries like The Da Vinci Code; makes you sure that you will have a lot of entertainment while reading and trying to be part of this glorious events happening within the novel lines.

Dan Brown has borrowed elements from many popular historical “consipiracy” theories and strung them together in a rather cannibalistic fashion. His style is not enthralling and his characters really let him down: his view of the French seems to be directly borrowed from the US tabloid press, and the English villain is of course titled and perfidious, that goes without saying.

The Da Vinci Code is a load of old cobblers. If you like conspiracies and books who can challenge your view of history in an entertaining way, read the Da Vinci Code.

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Digital Fortress: A Thriller

Before the multi-million, runaway bestseller The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown set his razor-sharp research and storytelling skills on the most powerful intelligence organization on earth–the National Security Agency (NSA), an ultra-secret, multibillion-dollar agency many times more powerful than the CIA.

When the NSA’s invincible code-breaking machine encounters a mysterious code it cannot break, the agency calls its head cryptographer, Susan Fletcher, a brilliant and beautiful mathematician

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