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::{{minus}} Then that is more than telepathy. The definition of telepathy is communication through thought, no more than that. Saying they have telepathy is understating their abilities. They have an ability beyond merely telepathy.<br/> | ::{{minus}} Then that is more than telepathy. The definition of telepathy is communication through thought, no more than that. Saying they have telepathy is understating their abilities. They have an ability beyond merely telepathy.<br/> | ||
:::{{plus}} Not really. It still falls under the definition of telepathy, which is "the supposed ability to communicate information from one mind to another without the use of extra tools such as speech or body language". Manipulating what a person sees, does, or thinks is all simply communicating those images, actions, or thoughts to the person's brain (or, in this case, communicating to the brain to destroy its own memories). It's still telepathy.<br /> | :::{{plus}} Not really. It still falls under the definition of telepathy, which is "the supposed ability to communicate information from one mind to another without the use of extra tools such as speech or body language". Manipulating what a person sees, does, or thinks is all simply communicating those images, actions, or thoughts to the person's brain (or, in this case, communicating to the brain to destroy its own memories). It's still telepathy.<br /> | ||
::::{{note}} Conceded, communicating images, thoughts, etc. to another mind to manipulate what they see or think is believable as being part of telepathy. But telling a brain to destroy its own memories isn't believable. One can't tell their own brain to destroy memories. | ::::{{note}} Conceded, communicating images, thoughts, etc. to another mind to manipulate what they see or think is believable as being part of telepathy. But telling a brain to destroy its own memories isn't believable. One can't tell their own brain to destroy memories. It is doubtful that someone could tell another person's brain to "destroy memories". Destroying a memory would be a separate ability, as the neural pathways in the mind would have to be physically or electrically altered in some manner.<br /> | ||
::::{{note}} It wouldn't work on yourself because self preservation instincts, and that is very hard to overcome, now to do it to another person, fairly possible.<br /> | ::::{{note}} It wouldn't work on yourself because self preservation instincts, and that is very hard to overcome, now to do it to another person, fairly possible.<br /> | ||
::::{{note}} But physically or electrically changing actual physical neural pathways in the brain is something a telepath could not do. They control thoughts, they can't move physical parts of the brain around.<br /> | ::::{{note}} But physically or electrically changing actual physical neural pathways in the brain is something a telepath could not do. They control thoughts, they can't move physical parts of the brain around.<br /> | ||
::::{{note}} Thoughts are the result of bioelectrical impulses | ::::{{note}} Thoughts are the result of bioelectrical impulses. Telepaths in theory would have some sort of control over those, otherwise telepathy wouldn't be a power.<br /> | ||
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| [[Telepathy]] could extend to incorporate aspects of [[Illusion]]. || None. || {{plus}} [[Maury]] was able to sneak into a [[Company]] facility undetected.<br /> | | [[Telepathy]] could extend to incorporate aspects of [[Illusion]]. || None. || {{plus}} [[Maury]] was able to sneak into a [[Company]] facility undetected.<br /> | ||
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{{plus}} This would allow [[Maury Parkman]] to return, whether it be in someone's head or in a new body which would make for an interesting plot device.<br /> | {{plus}} This would allow [[Maury Parkman]] to return, whether it be in someone's head or in a new body which would make for an interesting plot device.<br /> | ||
{{note}} It would depend on if at the point of someones death, they consciously expelled their mind out into the world.<br /> | {{note}} It would depend on if at the point of someones death, they consciously expelled their mind out into the world.<br /> | ||
{{note}} Not necessarily, psychics' minds could exist on a different level to others.<br /> | {{note}} Not necessarily, because psychics' minds could exist on a different level to others'.<br /> | ||
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The following fan theories are about telepathy.
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Telepathy could extend to incorporate aspects of Mental manipulation. | Bob claims that Matt can manipulate any of the functions of the brain (Out of Time) | + Memories are kept in the brain. + Abilities are also thought to be centered in the brain, meaning that it is possible that Matt might be able to manipulate someone's brain to "forget" how their ability works.
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Telepathy could extend to incorporate aspects of Illusion. | None. | + Maury was able to sneak into a Company facility undetected. + Maury was able to fool Niki into thinking that she saw D.L..
+ Maury was able to trap Matt and Nathan in elaborate illusionary environments similar to Candice's.
• Maury was able to make Daphne and Nathan think they saw and heard Linderman. However, it would seem Maury had to stay out of sight.
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Telepathy could extend to incorporate aspects of Dream manipulation. | Bob claims that Matt can manipulate any of the functions of the brain. (Out of Time) | + If Maury can manipulate the brain by putting in 'nightmares', then Matt could delve into the brain and manipulate a dream. + Arthur somehow used his telepathy to trap Angela when she was in one of her precognitive dreams before Matt rescued her. |
Telepathy could extend to incorporate aspects of Bliss and horror. | Bob says that like his father, Matt can manipulate people's actions. (Out of Time) | + Maury created similar sensations to these during the "raid" on his apartment by Nathan and Matt. While he may not be able to create the emotions themselves, he can certainly create a mental scenario which leads to them, which is essentially the same conclusion. |
Telepathy may be, more so then most powers, a corruptive influence on the user. | Angela says to Matt: "If you take this secret from me, you're not just like your father. You are him!" | + Maury and Future Matt were both noticeably dark individuals. Matt has certainly become more like them as the show progresses, ripping out and implanting thoughts as his power develops, plus trapping Maury in his own nightmare (a very Biblical form of revenge). This trend of using his powers to get what he wants may continue as his powers grow. - Matt trapped Maury in his nightmare but it was really the only way to defeat him without giving him the Shanti Virus and was thus somewhat more humane as it wouldn't kill him. Also Matt has only used his powers to implant thoughts and things like that for a good cause and not to harm anyone like Future Matt and Maury do. |
Telepathy could extend to mimicking/nulling/etc. abilities. | Bob claims that Matt can manipulate any of the functions of the brain (Out of Time) | + If it can control anything the brain controls, and the brain controls abilities, telepathy may be able to control abilities. - Maybe what Matt has is more than telepathy, then. An ability that should be called something else, perhaps.
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Telepathy, mental manipulation and ability suppression should be considered separate abilities. | None. | + The definition of telepathy is communication from one mind to another (i.e. hearing another's thoughts). Thus telepathy would have nothing to do with control over another's mind. Mental Manipulation would be the ability to change or control the thoughts of another person, or block or erase memories, or anything else in their mind, etc. One could have Telepathy by itself, if they are not able to control another's mind (which is what it appeared Matt had before he demonstrated the ability to control another's thoughts). Matt, Maury (before he was killed), The Haitian, and Arthur appear to have the ability of Mental Manipulation. The Haitian's ability of "Ability Suppression" should be a separate ability in itself, and not part of Mental Manipulation, because it appears to be a passive ability in which he does not control another's thoughts, i.e. he does not manipulate another person mentally (therefore not mental manipulation).
+ It has been verified that Arthur has mental manipulation as a separate ability from telepathy.
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Being telepathic would allow a person's mind to survive after their physical body's death. | None. | + The minds of Charles Deveaux and Hana Gitelman both seem to have survived their physical deaths through their abilities. + This would allow Maury Parkman to return, whether it be in someone's head or in a new body which would make for an interesting plot device. |
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See Also: 9 • Red • Time travel • Telepathy |