Do you believe that focused intention can influence outcomes in the world? Many scientists in the field of parapsychology suggest that it’s possible. Over the years, psi (or “psychic” functioning) has been studied for its applications in areas such as self-improvement, executive decision-making, financial markets, military strategy, and even law enforcement. But what about applying this potential to the most pressing crisis of our time: climate change?
Public Parapsychology (PuP) is proud to support the development of Planet Minute, a mobile app that empowers users to harness the power of collective intent (or “secular prayer”) to address climate change mitigation efforts. While individual actions like reusing, recycling, and reducing meat consumption are essential, they may feel small in the face of extreme temperatures, wildfires, droughts, and floods already disrupting lives around the globe. Planet Minute aims to bridge this gap by offering a new way to take action—focused intention for global impact.
Introducing Planet Minute
Developed by PuP’s volunteer team, Collective Intent Tech, Planet Minute will allow users to collaborate virtually, focusing their intent to ease the planet’s growing environmental challenges. Here’s how it works:
- Engage in Real-Time Climate Action: Users will be presented with current climate mitigation tasks happening around the world.
- One Minute of Focused Intent: Guided activities will help users dedicate just one minute to concentrating their intent toward a specific goal. Repeat as often as you like, for as many tasks as you choose.
- Personalization: Set personal goals, track your progress, and enjoy the mental benefits of a peaceful, purpose-driven practice.
What Makes Planet Minute Unique?
While other apps encourage group prayer or meditation for various causes, Planet Minute goes a step further by contributing to science. With users’ permission, the app will anonymously collect data to advance research into the effects of focused intention. This open-access data will allow researchers to explore critical questions:
- How effective is collective intention?
- Does the number of participants matter?
- Does distance affect outcomes?
- What role do timing, task specificity, or user mood and mindfulness play?
By combining action with research, Planet Minute opens new possibilities for addressing climate challenges while deepening our understanding of consciousness-based practices.
A Free Tool for Climate Action
Planet Minute will be released in early 2025 as a free (ad-free) service, with open-access data available to researchers. The app is designed to be a tool for everyone—anywhere, anytime—offering hope and action in the face of a planetary emergency.
Sign Up Today
Join the movement at planetminute.org to get exclusive early access, participate in special pre-launch climate goals, and help shape the app’s future with your feedback. Together, we can create a better world—one focused minute at a time.
