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Special Report: Collective Consciousness at Burning Man – IONS

Some scientists investigate whether collective consciousness can physically affect reality. Projects like the Global Consciousness Project and studies at Burning Man have used random number generators (RNGs) to measure whether focused group attention correlates with non-random data shifts. 2. Modern Applications and Examples

Modern research explores "distributed cognition," where organizations or groups support linked cognitive submodules that instantiate consciousness. Neurologically, "mirror neurons" are cited as a potential basis for this, as they respond to the intentions and actions of others, fostering empathy and a shared sense of being.