Telepathy

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Jump to: navigation, searchFor other uses, see Telepathy (disambiguation).This article is about the paranormal phenomenon. For the magical act, see mentalism.TelepathyTerminologyTPAn experiment in sensory deprivation aiming to demonstrate TPCoined byFredric W. H. Myers (1882) [1]DefinitionThe transference of thoughts or feelings between two or more subjects through PsiSignatureOne subject said to gain information from another that was shielded from their traditional senses by distance, time, or physical barriers.See alsoExtra-sensory perception,Anomalous cognition,Ganzfeld experimentTelepathy (from the Greek τηλε, tele meaning "distant" and πάθη, pathe meaning "affliction, experience"),[2] is the transmission of information from one person to another without using any of our known sensory channels or physical interaction. The term was coined in 1882 by the classical scholar Fredric W. H. Myers, a founder of the Society for Psychical Research,[1] and has remained more popular than the more-correct expression thought-transference.[1][3] Many studies seeking to detect, understand, and utilize telepathy have been done within this field. Claims of telepathy as a real phenomenon are at odds with the scientific consensus. According to the prevailing view among scientists, telepathy lacks replicable results from well-controlled experiments.[4][5]Telepathy is a common theme in modern fiction and science fiction, with many superheroes and supervillains having telepathic abilities. In more recent times, neuroimaging has allowed researchers to actually perform early forms of mind reading.Contents [hide] 1 Origins of the concept2 Theories3 Case studies4 In parapsychology4.1 Types5 Skepticism and controversy6 In popular culture7 Technologically enabled telepathy8 See also9 Notes10 External links