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Telepathy is the communication of messages or thoughts directly from one mind to another without use of ordinary vocal and auditory mechanisms. Telepathy exists across space; it has appeared in various forms among various races. | Telepathy is the communication of messages or thoughts directly from one mind to another without use of ordinary vocal and auditory mechanisms. Telepathy exists across space; it has appeared in various forms among various races. | ||
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There are many different kinds of telepathy, including: | There are many different kinds of telepathy, including: | ||
* '''Touch telepathy''': Physical contact must be maintained to engage in telepathy. The [[Vulcan]] mind meld is a form of touch telepathy. | * '''Touch telepathy''': Physical contact must be maintained to engage in telepathy. The [[Vulcan]] mind meld is a form of touch telepathy. | ||
* '''Intraspecies telepathy''': Telepathy can only be accomplished with members of the same species. [[Betazoids]] are intraspecies telepaths to a point: they can only send their thoughts to other empaths and telepaths, but can receive emotions and sometimes thoughts from almost any being. | * '''Intraspecies telepathy''': Telepathy can only be accomplished with members of the same species. [[Betazoids]] are intraspecies telepaths to a point: they can only send their thoughts to other empaths and telepaths, but can receive emotions and sometimes thoughts from almost any being. | ||
− | * '''Psycho-projective telepathy''': Thoughts, emotions, and/or symbols are projected from one mind to another. The [[Halanans]] have a form of psycho-projective telepathy, and if a [[Vulcan]] has [[ | + | * '''Psycho-projective telepathy''': Thoughts, emotions, and/or symbols are projected from one mind to another. The [[Halanans]] have a form of psycho-projective telepathy, and if a [[Vulcan]] has [[Bendii syndrome]], they can unknowingly project emotions. |
* '''Empathy''': Empathy is the ability to understand or feel the emotions of another being. Some humanoids have extrasensory empathy. A [[Human]]-[[Betazoid]] [[hybrid]] is a known example of such empathy, as are the [[Lumerian]], [[Napean]] and presumedly [[Deltan]] people. | * '''Empathy''': Empathy is the ability to understand or feel the emotions of another being. Some humanoids have extrasensory empathy. A [[Human]]-[[Betazoid]] [[hybrid]] is a known example of such empathy, as are the [[Lumerian]], [[Napean]] and presumedly [[Deltan]] people. | ||
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Some species are as a race telepathic, such as [[Betazoids]] and [[Vulcans]]. Other species have very rare occurences of telepathy, such as [[Humans]]. The [[Ferengi]] and a few other races are unable to send or receive telepathic thoughts and emotions at all. | Some species are as a race telepathic, such as [[Betazoids]] and [[Vulcans]]. Other species have very rare occurences of telepathy, such as [[Humans]]. The [[Ferengi]] and a few other races are unable to send or receive telepathic thoughts and emotions at all. | ||
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+ | ''Please see: <br> [[Telepathic Guidelines]] for more information on the allowed range of telepathy <br> and [[Telepathic Species]] for a list of all being with telepathic powers.'' | ||
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[[Category:Medical]] | [[Category:Medical]] | ||
[[Category:Biological Terminology]] | [[Category:Biological Terminology]] |
Latest revision as of 19:24, 7 June 2023
Telepathy is the communication of messages or thoughts directly from one mind to another without use of ordinary vocal and auditory mechanisms. Telepathy exists across space; it has appeared in various forms among various races.
There are many different kinds of telepathy, including:
- Touch telepathy: Physical contact must be maintained to engage in telepathy. The Vulcan mind meld is a form of touch telepathy.
- Intraspecies telepathy: Telepathy can only be accomplished with members of the same species. Betazoids are intraspecies telepaths to a point: they can only send their thoughts to other empaths and telepaths, but can receive emotions and sometimes thoughts from almost any being.
- Psycho-projective telepathy: Thoughts, emotions, and/or symbols are projected from one mind to another. The Halanans have a form of psycho-projective telepathy, and if a Vulcan has Bendii syndrome, they can unknowingly project emotions.
- Empathy: Empathy is the ability to understand or feel the emotions of another being. Some humanoids have extrasensory empathy. A Human-Betazoid hybrid is a known example of such empathy, as are the Lumerian, Napean and presumedly Deltan people.
Some species are as a race telepathic, such as Betazoids and Vulcans. Other species have very rare occurences of telepathy, such as Humans. The Ferengi and a few other races are unable to send or receive telepathic thoughts and emotions at all.
Please see:
Telepathic Guidelines for more information on the allowed range of telepathy
and Telepathic Species for a list of all being with telepathic powers.