Telepathy

The transfer of thoughts, images and sensations between minds without conventional verbal, written or physical means of communication.

Although not scientifically proven, the phenomenon has been described, and often accepted as normal, in many cultures and societies throughout history. It was the first psychic phenomenon to be studied by members of the newly created Society for Psychic Research, established in London in 1884.

More recent research indicates that telepathy often occurs spontaneously during crises, when an individual at a distance is in danger. Information may be transferred as fragmentary images, dreams, visions, or words that suddenly pop into the mind. It is more common among women than men, perhaps because telepathy is closely tied to the emotions. No satisfactory theory has yet been advanced to explain the phenomenon.