Telepathy

Telepathy is the purported transmission of information from one person to another without using any known human sensory channels or physical interaction. The term was coined in 1882 by the classical scholar Frederic W. H. Myers, a founder of the Society for Psychical Research, and has remained more popular than the earlier expression thought-transference.

History

The concept of telepathy is not new. In the 19th century, the notion of telepathy emerged in the context of the studies on the thought reading and mesmerism. With the shift in opium trade routes from Egypt to Turkey, the "telepathy" term began to be more associated with the spiritualism and religions of the East.

Scientific reception

Telepathy is a common theme in modern fiction and science fiction, with many extraterrestrials, superheroes, and supervillains having telepathic ability. Within the scientific community, telepathy is generally considered pseudoscience.

See also

• Parapsychology
• Extrasensory perception
• Psychokinesis

References

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External links

• Society for Psychical Research
• Rhine Research Center

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