TED-Ed: Is telekinesis real? - Emma Bryce

The video explores the concept of telekinesis, often depicted in fiction, and examines its scientific validity. Despite numerous anecdotes and claims, no scientific proof supports telekinesis. The video discusses the challenges in measuring telekinesis and the lack of consensus on its mechanisms. It highlights the importance of scientific evidence and replication, noting that telekinesis contradicts established physics laws. The closest scientific analogy is using brain signals to control robotic arms, but this is not telekinesis. Ultimately, the video concludes that telekinesis remains unproven and is more a matter of personal belief.

Which fictional character is known for using telekinesis to cause chaos at a prom?

• Harry Potter

• Carrie White

• Luke Skywalker

• Gandalf

What is the main challenge faced by scientists when trying to prove telekinesis?

• Lack of interest in the topic

• Inability to replicate results

• Overwhelming evidence supporting it

• Too many successful experiments

What is a major issue in measuring telekinesis scientifically?

• Too many successful cases

• Lack of funding for research

• No consensus on what to measure

• Too many different methods

According to physics, which forces can influence objects from a distance?

• Telekinetic and magnetic

• Telekinetic and gravitational

• Electromagnetic and telekinetic

• Magnetic and gravitational

What is required for a new scientific discovery to overturn established science?

• A single successful experiment

• Strong and replicable evidence

• Support from fictional stories

• Public belief in the phenomenon

What is the closest scientific explanation to telekinesis?

• Levitation

• Controlling a robotic arm with thoughts

• Time travel

• Mind reading

What is the conclusion about telekinesis based on the scientific investigation?

• It is widely accepted as real

• It remains unproven and lacks evidence

• It is proven through anecdotal evidence

• It is a well-established scientific fact