Revolutionary theories are another interesting facet of Dan Brown's novels. In this particular book, the field of Noetic science is introduced. The sister of the kidnapped character is conducting important research that will change the world if her ideas are revealed.
I was immediately intrigued by this field of science so I searched the internet and discovered that it is indeed a true area of research with its own institute situated in California. The home page of the Institute of Noetic Science states its mission as "advancing the science of consciousness and human experience to serve individual and collective transformation." This non-profit organization conducts research into "the potentials and powers of consciousness." The research link (http://www.noetic.org/research.cfm) provides specific information about the institute's work that parallels the depiction of this field in the novel. It includes three areas of study - creativity, intuition and intention.
Count on Dan Brown to find an obscure but highly intriguing, controversial topic as the basis for an exciting, multi-faceted adventure.
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