Derived from the Greek words for "mind" ( psyche ) and "movement" ( kinesis ), it describes the action of mind on matter without physical interaction.
The concept is a powerhouse in entertainment, frequently appearing as a "stock" superpower in films and games: Psychokinesis
, often used interchangeably with telekinesis , is the alleged psychic ability to influence or move physical objects through mental effort alone. While a staple of science fiction and popular culture, it remains a subject of intense debate in the scientific community. Core Concepts Derived from the Greek words for "mind" (
Within parapsychology, PK is often grouped with other "extrasensory" phenomena like telepathy and precognition. Psychokinesis in Popular Media Core Concepts Within parapsychology, PK is often grouped
There is no conclusive, repeatable scientific evidence that psychokinesis exists. Consequently, the Ultimate Pop Culture Wiki notes that the field is widely classified as pseudoscience .