Radin, Dean

Dean Radin (1952-) is an American researcher in parapsychology and consciousness studies whose work explores the intersection of quantum physics, consciousness, and purported psychic phenomena. As Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and former researcher at Princeton University and SRI International, Radin has conducted extensive experiments on telepathy, precognition, and mind-matter interaction. His books, including "Entangled Minds" (2006) and "Supernormal" (2013), argue that quantum entanglement provides a scientific framework for understanding consciousness as a fundamental feature of reality rather than an emergent property of brain activity. While his research remains controversial within mainstream science, Radin's work has influenced discussions about the nature of consciousness, its potential non-local properties, and implications for understanding reality that challenge materialist worldviews. His integration of Eastern contemplative traditions with experimental methodology has contributed to contemporary debates about consciousness, though his conclusions about psychic phenomena remain disputed in the scientific community.