Talk:Extrasensory perception
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This needs to be reworked and possibility reduced, either way sources are a must. Jaf 15:52, 25 Jun 2005 (UTC)Jaf
An esper is one who possesses ESP, as noted in this Wikipedia entry. Marvel Comics has been using the term for years.--Julianbaischir 21:31, 17 Dec 2005 (UTC)
- With all due respect to the comic book publisher, "esper" should remain in this article only because it was used as a term in TOS. I do agree that the article is woefully inadequate in terms of the discussion of ESP as shown in Trek. A good start, but needs to confine itself to ESP as discussed in the show. I will take a crack at revising. Aholland 16:50, 28 January 2006 (UTC)
I removed the following info:
- It is likely that ESP aperception quotients and resultant potential ESP enhancement through Galactic Barrier contact apply only to humans, as Spock – a half-Vulcan who has established telepathic abilities – was not affected at all by the 2265 contact.
- The reasons behind a lack of ESP-augmenting effect when the Enterprise crossed the Galactic Barrier (once each way!) in “By Any Other Name” are unknown, but could be due to unique conditions at different locations and/or times across the Barrier.
The above is speculation and nitpicking, both of which should not be included in an article. --From Andoria with Love 05:47, 29 January 2006 (UTC)
- True on both counts. I had included the information as background and not part of the article "proper" because I found it interesting and it showed how I got to the statements I made. I have no issue with pulling it, however, as it is really just commentary. :) Aholland 17:37, 31 January 2006 (UTC)