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== Enhanced human capabilities (mental) == |
== Enhanced human capabilities (mental) == |
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! width="40%" | Abilities proposed for category !! width="60%" | Arguments for and against |
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| {{Portalnavcell|image=With arms wide open.JPG|link=Bliss and horror|text=Bliss and horror}} |
| {{Portalnavcell|image=With arms wide open.JPG|link=Bliss and horror|text=Bliss and horror}} |
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| {{plus}} The effects of bliss and horror are emotions, which are present in the brain. |
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| {{Portalnavcell|image=Charles Lamb Memorial Plaque, Watch House.jpg|link=Clairsentience |
| {{Portalnavcell|image=Charles Lamb Memorial Plaque, Watch House.jpg|link=Clairsentience |
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|text=Clairsentience|nonlinktext=<br> }} |
|text=Clairsentience|nonlinktext=<br> }} |
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| {{plus}} The user of this ability gains knowledge, which is stored in the brain. |
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| {{Portalnavcell|image=Powers molly clairvoyance1.jpg|link=Clairvoyance|text=Clairvoyance|nonlinktext=<br> }} |
| {{Portalnavcell|image=Powers molly clairvoyance1.jpg|link=Clairvoyance|text=Clairvoyance|nonlinktext=<br> }} |
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| {{plus}} The user of this ability gains knowledge, which is stored in the brain. |
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| {{Portalnavcell|image=powers_sanjog.jpg|link=Dream manipulation|text=Dream manipulation}} |
| {{Portalnavcell|image=powers_sanjog.jpg|link=Dream manipulation|text=Dream manipulation}} |
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| {{plus}} Dreams are produced by the subconscious, which is part of the the brain. |
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| {{Portalnavcell|image=data.JPG|link=Electronic data transception|text=Electronic data transception}} |
| {{Portalnavcell|image=data.JPG|link=Electronic data transception|text=Electronic data transception}} |
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| {{plus}} This ability allows one to send/receive wireless data using only one's brain. |
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| {{Portalnavcell|image=Powers_peter.jpg|link=Empathic mimicry|text=Empathic mimicry}} |
| {{Portalnavcell|image=Powers_peter.jpg|link=Empathic mimicry|text=Empathic mimicry}} |
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| {{plus}} This ability requires the user to feel the emotions of others in order to function. |
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| {{Portalnavcell|image=power_eidetic_memory.jpg|link=Enhanced memory|text=Enhanced memory}} |
| {{Portalnavcell|image=power_eidetic_memory.jpg|link=Enhanced memory|text=Enhanced memory}} |
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| {{plus}} Memory is stored in the brain. |
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| {{Portalnavcell|image=Powers candace simone 3.jpg|link=Illusion|text=Illusion|nonlinktext=<br> }} |
| {{Portalnavcell|image=Powers candace simone 3.jpg|link=Illusion|text=Illusion|nonlinktext=<br> }} |
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| {{plus}} Candice's ability of illusion appears to be a form of visual telepathy. |
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| {{Portalnavcell|image=Powers_sylar_aptitude.jpg|link=Intuitive aptitude||text=Intuitive aptitude}} |
| {{Portalnavcell|image=Powers_sylar_aptitude.jpg|link=Intuitive aptitude||text=Intuitive aptitude}} |
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| {{plus}} The effects of understanding is relevant primarily to the brain. |
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| {{Portalnavcell|image=Powers haitian sandra.jpg|link=Mental manipulation|text=Mental manipulation}} |
| {{Portalnavcell|image=Powers haitian sandra.jpg|link=Mental manipulation|text=Mental manipulation}} |
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| {{plus}} This ability affects the brain itself. |
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| {{Portalnavcell|image=Traveler speaking Dzongkha.jpg|link=Omnilingualism|text=Omnilingualism|nonlinktext=<br> }} |
| {{Portalnavcell|image=Traveler speaking Dzongkha.jpg|link=Omnilingualism|text=Omnilingualism|nonlinktext=<br> }} |
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| {{plus}} The ability to speak multiple languages requires knowledge of those languages in the brain. |
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| {{Portalnavcell|image=Powers_eden.jpg|link=Persuasion|text=Persuasion|nonlinktext=<br> }} |
| {{Portalnavcell|image=Powers_eden.jpg|link=Persuasion|text=Persuasion|nonlinktext=<br> }} |
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| {{plus}} Convincing someone to do something requires one to override a person's intentions, which is one of the brain's cognitive functions. |
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| {{Portalnavcell|image=Powers_isaac.jpg|link=Precognition|text=Precognition|nonlinktext=<br> }} |
| {{Portalnavcell|image=Powers_isaac.jpg|link=Precognition|text=Precognition|nonlinktext=<br> }} |
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| {{plus}} This ability allows the user to experience thoughts containing information about the future. Thoughts are stored in the brain. |
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| {{Portalnavcell|image=Powers_micah.jpg|link=Technopathy|text=Technopathy|nonlinktext=<br> }} |
| {{Portalnavcell|image=Powers_micah.jpg|link=Technopathy|text=Technopathy|nonlinktext=<br> }} |
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| {{plus}} This ability allows the user to communicate with machines via thought, and thoughts are stored in the brain. |
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| {{Portalnavcell|image=Powers_matt.jpg|link=Telepathy|text=Telepathy|nonlinktext=<br> }} |
| {{Portalnavcell|image=Powers_matt.jpg|link=Telepathy|text=Telepathy|nonlinktext=<br> }} |
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| {{plus}} This ability allows the user to read and transmit thoughts, which are stored in the brain. |
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| {{Portalnavcell|image=Adoptive muscle memory.jpg|link=Adoptive muscle memory |
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| {{Portalnavcell|image=Dale earbud.jpg|link=Enhanced hearing|text=Enhanced<br>hearing}} |
| {{Portalnavcell|image=Dale earbud.jpg|link=Enhanced hearing|text=Enhanced<br>hearing}} |
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| {{Portalnavcell|image=Walk on walls.JPG|link=Enhanced speed|text=Enhanced speed}} |
| {{Portalnavcell|image=Walk on walls.JPG|link=Enhanced speed|text=Enhanced speed}} |
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Revision as of 17:25, 9 December 2007
This portal depicts known abilities. They are grouped as per categories used on the Heroes 360 Activating Evolution website originated by Dr. Chandra Suresh. Per Chandra's theory, all evolved human abilities should fit in one and only one of the five below categories.
Enhanced human capabilities (mental)
| Click 'show' to view abilities theorized to belong to this category | |
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| Abilities proposed for category | Arguments for and against |
| + The effects of bliss and horror are emotions, which are present in the brain. | |
| + The user of this ability gains knowledge, which is stored in the brain. | |
| + The user of this ability gains knowledge, which is stored in the brain. | |
| + Dreams are produced by the subconscious, which is part of the the brain. | |
| + This ability allows one to send/receive wireless data using only one's brain. | |
| + This ability requires the user to feel the emotions of others in order to function. | |
| + Memory is stored in the brain. | |
| + Candice's ability of illusion appears to be a form of visual telepathy. | |
| + The effects of understanding is relevant primarily to the brain. | |
| + This ability affects the brain itself. | |
| + The ability to speak multiple languages requires knowledge of those languages in the brain. | |
| + Convincing someone to do something requires one to override a person's intentions, which is one of the brain's cognitive functions. | |
| + This ability allows the user to experience thoughts containing information about the future. Thoughts are stored in the brain. | |
| + This ability allows the user to communicate with machines via thought, and thoughts are stored in the brain. | |
| + This ability allows the user to read and transmit thoughts, which are stored in the brain. | |
Enhanced human capabilities (physical)
Manipulation of atoms and matter
Manipulation of nature and the traditional elements
Manipulation of waves
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