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How Does Telekinesis Work?
What is Telekinesis?
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Telekinesis (also known as psychokinesis) is the ability to affect the physical world by mental concentration alone. It is a controversial phenomenon that has yet to be conclusively proven.
History
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America first gained exposure to telekinesis in the 1970s when Uri Gellar claimed he could bend spoons by using the power of his mind. Though many skeptics argued that Gellar's "spoon-bending" was really the result of sleight of hand techniques, the idea that willpower alone could influence the physical world continues to fascinate people worldwide. No conclusive answers have been given as to how telekinesis works, but there are two major theories: quantum physics and magnetic fields.
Quantum Physics
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Quantum physics is the study of the physical world that focuses on subatomic bits of energy called quanta. Quantum energy behaves as a particle and as a wave. In this way, quantum energy is fluid; it behaves in two distinct ways at once. Those who study quantum physics and its relation to parapsychology posit that it is possible that these fluid units of energy can be manipulated by willpower alone. If energy of thought can be harnessed and directed outward, it would influence quantum energy because the units are incredibly small and behave randomly.
Magnetic Fields
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The human body produces a minute yet recordable amount of magnetic energy. Magnetic energy in the human body is produced by the body's chemical, neural and atomic systems. Parapsychologists who study telekinesis theorize that one possible explanation for the phenomena is that the human body's magnetic fields could influence the physical world. Many of the objects used in telekinesis are made of metal: spoons, keys, coins and clocks with metal hands, and the human field of magnetic energy could be used to manipulate them.
Developing Telekinesis
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It seems that there are as many ways to develop telekinesis as there are accounts of the phenomena occurring. Many new-age and Eastern spiritual systems agree that meditation is necessary to harness the full potential of the mind. Meditation is a simple technique that decreases blood pressure and improves mental functioning over time. Though much less proven, many believe that meditation can contribute to the development of telekinesis. By being able to still the mind through meditation and focused breathing, it is believed that once the mind is free from uncontrolled thoughts that concentration can be focused on influencing the physical world.
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