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noetics

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[noh-et-iks] / noʊˈɛt ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

  1. the science of the intellect or of pure thought; reasoning.

Etymology

Origin of noetics

First recorded in 1870–75; see origin at noetic, -ics

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Chris Roe and Michael Daw, two leading noetics researchers, published a widely discussed study last year proposing this very thing.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

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