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Pyrokinesis is a psychic ability allowing a person to create and control fire with the mind. [1] [2] [3] As with other parapsychological phenomena, there is no conclusive evidence in support of the actual existence of pyrokinesis. Many alleged cases are hoaxes; the result of trickery. [4] [5]
Geokinesis - The ability to control all form of earthly materials. Chlorokinesis - The ability to mentally and/or physically summon, control and manipulate plants and vegetation. Umbrakinesis - The ability to shape, create, and control shadows and darkness. Hydrokinesis – The ability to control water with one's mind.
Pyromania is characterised by a recurrent failure to control strong impulses to set fires, resulting in multiple acts of, or attempts at, setting fire to property or other objects, in the absence of an apparent motive (e.g., monetary gain, revenge, sabotage, political statement, attracting attention or recognition).
These include both the illusion that they themselves have the power, and that the events they witness are real demonstrations of telekinesis. [30] For example, the illusion of control is an illusory correlation between intention and external events, and believers in the paranormal have been shown to be more susceptible to this illusion than others.
A gunman accused of planning a mass shooting had designed a rocket launcher to fire a chemical weapon at police, a court heard. Reed Wischhusen, 32, said the ballistic projector would contain a ...
Some worry the emotional toll on firefighters battling deadly L.A. wildfires could add to their already elevated suicide risk.
Seeing adults use fire inappropriately at an early age. Parental neglect. Parents abusing drugs or acting violently- this factor has been studied and the conclusions show that fire-setters are more likely in homes where the parents abuse them. Peer pressure. Stressful life events: Fire-setting becomes a way to cope with crises.
“In real life, your mileage here may vary—so always use your best judgment and discretion,” she says. For example, instead of chancing getting frisky at the office, she recommends taking a ...