One of the many topics that create controversial arguments among people is ESP. Many believe that they have the ability to see things before they happen and believe that they did not go somewhere or do something for a reason. I find this topic very fascinating. I have never thought to look into the story behind the myth. I am not a strong believer that people possess these powers. Those who believe they are gifted, in my eyes, have only had plain luck. I do not believe that researching this topic will alter my thoughts on it, but educate me further on the beliefs of those who support it.
This subject is brought about in movies, documentaries, books, and is talked about by most everyone. It is most definitely a researchable topic. Information can be found in numerous books throughout the library and on many websites. Everyone has their own thoughts on this subject, which makes it interesting to discover other peoples views. The movie, Final Destination, is a very good example and reference to ESP. The characters are caught up in disaster, due to one of them seeing their death.
The main reason why this topic creates such a large amount of controversy is that everyone has their own thoughts on it. Personally, I don't think that ESP is real, but there are many who would argue that with me. There are fortune tellers and those who believe they have precognition abilities. Many will argue that ESP can be scientifically proven and others think that it is all a big sham. This particular topic has brought great debates between parapsychologists" and scientists. Parapsychologists" claim that ESP can and has been scientifically proven. Scientists" believe that the whole idea of ESP is difficult, if not impossible, to even research.
ESP is most commonly known as Extrasensory perception. It is the ability to predict upcoming events or happenings. There are several branches to ESP. Telepathy is a persons ability to connect with another's mind and both experience the same thoughts.