Definition of "Psychokinesis":
The movement of physical objects by the mind without use of physical means
This definition is pretty straightforward: Moving matter with the mind (commonly known as "Mind over matter").
So, why not other terms? There are many reasons.
- Many other terms have closer relations to science fiction books, movies, and you will be discredited faster if you use them
- Almost all of the alternate terms are redundant and can easily be translated into acceptable terminology
- Its against the rules to use other terms
Here are examples of how to translate what you are saying so it is acceptable:
Incorrect: I did geokinesisCorrect: I performed psychokinesis on a rockIncorrect: How do I do aerokinesis?Correct: How do I manipulate wind using psychokinesis?Incorrect: I just used cryokinesis on my phoneCorrect: I just made my phone colder using psychokinesis.There are specific terms that we do allow, however. I will go through and give an explanation for each.
Pyrokinesis - This is the ability to manipulate the temperature of physical items using only mental means. Even though this is still psychokinesis (making molecules vibrate faster is still moving matter), we allow a separate word for it to conform to modern terminology.
Telekinesis - While this
is acceptable, I would prefer you to get into the habit of using the more accepted term of "psychokinesis". Psychokinesis and telekinesis are synonyms, so it should be easy to simply use a different word.
Chronokinesis - This is the ability to manipulate time (arguably, one's perception of time). Even though this word ends with -kinesis, it is not classified as psychokinesis. Obviously, time (or its perception) is not matter, and thus cannot be simplified into the proposed format. Therefore, all talk relating to "chronokinesis" should be directed to either General Psionics, Empathy/Telepathy, or any other related topic. This is
not a term that is valid. Simply saying "altered [my] perception of time" is acceptable.
Infractions of this rule will be dealt with on an individual basis. If you break this rule after two warnings have been issued, more severe disciplinary action will be taken.
Any questions regarding this rule should be directed towards me (Apollo).
Recap:Acceptable terms:
- Psychokinesis (abbreviated PK)
- Micro-Psychokinesis (abbreviated Micro-PK)
- Macro-Psychokinesis (abbreviated Macro-PK)
- Telekinesis (abbreviated TK)
- Pyrokinesis (abbreviated Pyro-PK)
Special thanks to stolide for pointing out inaccuracies in the original post.
