- Question
Are psychics real?
Palm-readings, tarot cards, and crystal balls - these are all things associated with those known as psychics. Every year, thousands of people go to psychics for guidance, for advice, and for the ability to communicate with deceased relatives and friends. Many who go seem to believe in it wholeheartedly, but the question remains: Are psychics real, or is it all just a big ruse?
Yes, psychics are real
This position holds that psychics and their abilities are real. It points to reports that the CIA once funded a psychic research programme, to claims that some people possess extrasensory perception (ESP), and to the testimony of clients who insist their psychic experiences were genuine.
No, psychics are not real
This position holds that psychics are not real. It argues that there is no scientific evidence for psychic powers, that self-described psychics rely on cold-reading techniques and intuition to glean information, and that they prey on vulnerable clients desperate for someone to listen.