Humans can influence random event generators with their mind
the verdict
REFUTED
the evidence says no
confidence 29/100
Rigorous large-scale empirical studies and replication attempts have consistently failed to find credible evidence that humans can influence random number generators with their minds, leading to the refutation of micro-psychokinesis.
Evidence for · 1
Testing the Effects of Personality-Related Beliefs on Micro-PK
2024 · cited by 0
This study reported evidence of micro-PK effects in specific personality trait groups.
Evidence against · 2
Intentional Observer Effects on Quantum Randomness: A Bayesian Analysis Reveals Evidence Against Micro-Psychokinesis
2018 · cited by 16
This large-scale Bayesian study found strong evidence against the existence of micro-psychokinesis.
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More against · 1
A Pre-Registered Test of a Correlational Micro-PK Effect: Efforts to Learn from a Failure to Replicate
2022 · cited by 0
This pre-registered replication attempt found no evidence of a micro-PK effect.