percipients

Percipients are individuals who perceive or are capable of perceiving something. The term is often used in contexts related to extrasensory perception (ESP), psychic phenomena, and paranormal research. In these fields, a percipient is typically the person who claims to have experienced a psychic event or to possess psychic abilities. This could involve receiving telepathic messages, having precognitive visions, or experiencing clairvoyant perceptions.

The study of percipients often involves attempts to scientifically validate their claimed abilities. Researchers may design experiments to test the percipient's accuracy under controlled conditions, comparing their reported perceptions against objective reality. Factors such as suggestion, chance, and individual psychological states are often considered in evaluating the results of such tests.

The concept of percipience is not limited to paranormal contexts. In everyday language, anyone who is observing or experiencing something can be considered a percipient. For instance, a witness to an event is a percipient of that event. However, the term "percipient" is most commonly associated with discussions and research into the nature and existence of psychic abilities. The reliability and interpretation of a percipient's experiences are often subjects of debate and scrutiny within both scientific and parapsychological communities.