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Telepathy Is Easier Than You Think

Some have proposed using quantum entanglement (the invisible umbilical cord that exists between objects) as a form of telepathy. But there are much more practical ways of achieving telepathy that already exist.
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Every Wednesday, Michio Kaku will be answering reader questions about physics and futuristic science. If you have a question for Dr. Kaku, just post it in the comments section below and check back on Wednesdays to see if he answers it.


Today, Dr. Kaku addresses a question posed by Matthew Robin Thomas: Could it be possible in future to use quantum entanglement to connect two people’s consciousnesses to communicate in real time light years from each other?

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