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Psionics involve the use of the mind to alter or command reality, typically through some understanding of a deeper truth about the universe or command over a fundamental law of reality.

It's pretty cool, but I have trouble thinking of media where it takes a prominent role. The few examples that come to mind are:

Star Wars - The Force Mass Effect - Biotics/Element Zero technology Stellaris - Spiritualist Ethos Warhammer 40k - Psykers/Orks

What are some other examples of psionics in Sci-Fi?

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[โ€“] Fizz@lemmy.nz 3 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

In the book chysalids the main characters are psychics and can draw shapes and emotions In their minds and it broadcasts out for miles and can be picked up by others like them. They all communicate on a global channel and have to conceal it from the humans who are deeply distrusting of anything different.

[โ€“] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 3 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

Fantastic book. Archive.org has a good audio book version of it for free.