Parapsychology can be defined as the branch of psychology that deals with behavior which cannot now be explained or described in terms of known physical principles. It, just like any other branch of science, has smaller divisions, extrasensory perception and psychokinesis. Extrasensory perception, more commonly referred to as ESP, is the knowledge of or responds to an external event or influence not apprehended through known sensory channels. Psychokinesis, on the other hand, is the ability of a person to influence a physical system without physical interaction. For the purpose of this essay, Extrasensory Perception will be the main division that will be talked about. ESP is nothing knew to humanity. Thousands of movies, Matilda, The Sixth …show more content…
First, natural disaster would be minimized, second, communication barriers would be broken, and lastly their would be less injuries in sports. First, with the ability of clairvoyance, people can predict an impending natural disaster and damage would be minimized. Evacuations for deadly storms could be made weeks, even months, in advance, and organizations, such as the Red Cross, could prepare items, such as food and clothing needed. Deaths would be minimized because people are given the ability to find adequate shelter to wait out the storm and homes could be renovated to withstand the oncoming …show more content…
In sports, a common phrase in response to an injury received is I’m okay. This is usually the case even if the person is injured because they want to continue playing the sport. What those persons don't understand is that although they are able to continue to play now, the injury could have a lasting effect if it doesn't have time to heal. Head on collisions, such as that received in playing football, is one of the most common injury. If a player just says they are fine when their not, this could lead to long-lasting neurological damages. Imagine if a trainer or team doctor was able to know that the player is not being forthcoming with their injuries. They would know to take the player out of the game and carry them to a hospital to receive help. Recurring concussions, along with the many side effects that come along with it, would be minimized and organized sport would be a safer