Telekenisis Feasability

Though no one is quite sure when the concept of telekinesis first wormed its way into modern thought, but the name is derived from the Greek words psyche, meaning life or soul, and kinein, meaning to move. Records of telekinetic related events stem back to early ancient times. Many of these recorded instances involved religious figures and included levitation, healing, and luminosities. Some believe that spells and curses may find their origins in telekinesis, but nothing is certain.

Though most agree on the broadest definition of telekinesis, that

One of the most famous incidents of telekinesis is that of Uri Gellar. During the 1960’s Gellar astounded TV audiences around the world by supposedly bending a spoon with mere thought. However, Gellar could not reproduce the effect in a secure laboratory environment. Because of this, many doubt the validity of this event. Most chalk it up to slight of hand tricks that any magician would know.

is moving things with one’s mind, few seem to agree on the particulars. Some believe that the ability is inherent and can not be learned. Others disagree, saying that it can be learned by anyone with the time and patience to learn. Even fuzzier is the theories of where this energy stems from. A repeating theme is that the energy involved in telekinesis is a form of Chi, which is like the soul in Taoism and other Chinese thought. Though this idea seems to be widely accepted, no one is completely sure or, if they are, unwilling to share with the rest of us.

Is it all a hoax? In this author’s opinion, most assuredly yes. There is absolutely no proof that this phenomenon exists, save for the ravings of a few people. No one h

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