Qualia Research Institute

Founded in 2018, the Qualia Research Institute (QRI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to developing a mathematical formalization for subjective experience and its emotional valence. Guided by the Importance-Tractability-Neglectedness (ITN) framework, our rigorous research aims to map the state-space of consciousness. We collaborate with a network of academics, independent researchers, and thought leaders, all committed to suffering-focused ethics and creating technologies that enhance the well-being of sentient beings.