If telekinesis is now called psychokinesis, are telepaths now psychopaths?

Question

If telekinesis is now called psychokinesis, are telepaths now psychopaths?

Answer 1

Methinks I've seen this joke elsewhere.

Answer 2

No I don't think so.Psychopath already has a definition,one based on real science.You make a good point.It shows the trap one can fall into.Take a non-existent superpower give it a new scientific sounding name.It's still not going to be real just sillier.

Answer 3

No.  I have never heard anyone in my circle call it psychokinesis.  this is the definition of the word: Psychokinesis, a form of psi, meaning that apparently it is a technique of mind over matter through invisible means. Examples of PK are movements of objects, bending of metals, and determining the outcome of events. It can occur spontaneously and deliberately which indicates it is both an unconscious and conscious process.   It is a general term for all Psionic gifts, both telekinetic and clairvoyant according to this.   This is the definition for psychopaths: Psychopathy is a psychological construct describing immoral and antisocial behavior.[1] The term is often used interchangeably with sociopath[2]. Psychopathic personality disorders have been the most studied of any personality disorder. Today the term can legitimately be used in two ways. One is in the legal sense, "psychopathic personality disorder" under the Mental Health Act 1983 of the UK. The other use is as a severe form of the antisocial or dis social personality disorder as exclusively defined by the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R).[3  I dont believe the definition leads you to believe that we are psychos.

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Answer 4

absolutely

Answer 5

lol, thats a very good point.  I guess the must be.

Answer 6

Dang..a psychopathic telepath would be scaryyyyy

Answer 7

No

Telepaths can use mind tricks and can communicate with people with their mind.

Psychopaths are usually described as deranged people who enjoy other people's pain.