abstract:The Mind Science Foundation (MSF) is a private nonprofit scientific foundation in San Antonio, Texas, established by philanthropist Thomas Baker Slick in 1958.
Relying onthescienceofchaostheory, the essence of humanmindisnonlinear, and the chaoticmentalstatus is a dynamicalfoundationwhich can bring aboutmore advancedorderlystructure.
In announcing the award, Templeton officials said "Ayala's clear voice in matters of science and faith echoes the foundation's belief that evolution of the mind and truly open-minded inquiry can lead to real spiritual progress in the world."