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In [[Star Wars]], telepathy is one of the paranormal abilities associated with [[the Force]]. [[Jedi]] and [[Sith]] have shown that they can send thoughts to other people<ref>''[[Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back]]''</ref> (especially those with Force affinity) or pick up surface thoughts from others<ref>''[[Star Wars: Return of the Jedi]]''</ref>, but Force-related telepathy is usually rather limited in scope. | In [[Star Wars]], telepathy is one of the paranormal abilities associated with [[the Force]]. [[Jedi]] and [[Sith]] have shown that they can send thoughts to other people<ref>''[[Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back]]''</ref> (especially those with Force affinity) or pick up surface thoughts from others<ref>''[[Star Wars: Return of the Jedi]]''</ref>, but Force-related telepathy is usually rather limited in scope. | ||
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Revision as of 15:08, 11 February 2008
Telepathy is the paranormal ability to directly contact the mind of another living being. This may include both "hearing" the thoughts of other people as well as "sending" thoughts into the minds of others. Especially powerful telepaths may be able to control the actions of others with their ability. Telepathic ability is a common feature of science fiction stories.
Telepathy in Star Trek
Telepathy is typically a racial attribute in Star Trek. Races known for telepathic ability include the Vulcans and Betazoids. In early depictions involving Vulcans, telepathy was a very limited ability requiring discipline to learn and intense concentration to achieve. The TNG-era introduce the Betazoids, who are able to send and receive detailed thoughts with little or no effort.
Resistance to telepathic ability is also a racial attribute: the Ferengi, for instance, are resistant to Betazoid telepathy.
Telepathy in Star Wars
In Star Wars, telepathy is one of the paranormal abilities associated with the Force. Jedi and Sith have shown that they can send thoughts to other people[1] (especially those with Force affinity) or pick up surface thoughts from others[2], but Force-related telepathy is usually rather limited in scope.