Qualia Research Institute: History & 2021 strategy

Abstract

This article outlines the history, mission, approach, research agenda, and fundraising goals of the Qualia Research Institute (QRI), a nonprofit research organization dedicated to studying consciousness and valence (emotional experience) aimed at reducing suffering, improving well-being, and achieving higher states of bliss. QRI’s approach involves developing mathematical theories of valence, experimental testing with neuroscience techniques, and building non-invasive neurotechnology to produce positive valence effects. The research agenda for 2021 includes exploring the Symmetry Theory of Valence, developing valence-inducing neurotechnology, analyzing data from psychedelic and meditation sessions, and constructing a framework for scale-free resonance in the nervous system. Funding will enable QRI to hire experts, expand their research scope, and pursue for-profit initiatives in the future. – AI-generated abstract.