Humans can influence random event generators with their mind

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REFUTED

the evidence says no

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1 source for · 2 against

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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.

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The claim proposes that humans can influence random event generators (micro-PK). While a few smaller or exploratory papers suggest weak positive findings based on specific psychological traits or conditions, rigorous large-scale experiments and pre-registered direct replications have found strong evidence against the phenomenon (Bayes factors supporting the null hypothesis). Therefore, the overall weight of rigorous empirical evidence refutes the claim.

Evidence for · 1

Testing the Effects of Personality-Related Beliefs on Micro-PK

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Marissa-Julia Jakob, M. Dechamps, Markus Maier. Testing the Effects of Personality-Related Beliefs on Micro-PK. 2024. https://doi.org/10.31156/jaex.23809

This study reported evidence of micro-PK effects in specific personality trait groups.

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Evidence against · 2

Intentional Observer Effects on Quantum Randomness: A Bayesian Analysis Reveals Evidence Against Micro-Psychokinesis

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Markus A. Maier, M. Dechamps, M. Pflitsch. Intentional Observer Effects on Quantum Randomness: A Bayesian Analysis Reveals Evidence Against Micro-Psychokinesis. 2018. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00379

This large-scale Bayesian study found strong evidence against the existence of micro-psychokinesis.

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A Pre-Registered Test of a Correlational Micro-PK Effect: Efforts to Learn from a Failure to Replicate

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Markus A. Maier, M. Dechamps. A Pre-Registered Test of a Correlational Micro-PK Effect: Efforts to Learn from a Failure to Replicate. 2022. https://doi.org/10.31275/20222235

This pre-registered replication attempt found no evidence of a micro-PK effect.

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first checked31 Jul 2026

judged → REFUTED · 2931 Jul 2026

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