A speculative framework proposing that phenomena like telepathy, telekinesis, or precognition are natural, latent human abilities that operate via an as-yet-unknown physical or quasi-physical principle—often imagined as a "psi field," quantum brain effect, or mental energy. It treats these abilities as akin to a biological technology, potentially measurable and developable with the right understanding. "Psionic" has a sci-fi, technical ring, implying a systematized, almost technological approach to psychic powers.
Example: "The research lab wasn't studying 'magic'; they were testing the Psionic Hypothesis. They placed subjects in Faraday cages, used random number generators, and looked for statistically significant anomalies in data transfer or physical effects. They were operating on the premise that telepathy might be a weak, biological radio signal, and telekinesis a minusful manipulation of quantum probabilities—untapped senses waiting for a rigorous science to discover their mechanics."
by Abzunammu February 2, 2026
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