Is 100% accurate mind reading scientifically possible?
In 2025, the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) opened enrollment for a study on communication between minds. The researchers are looking for pairs of people who share a close emotional bond, such as romantic partners, family members, or close friends.
The study is based on the idea that an emotional connection might make it easier to share information between people. People who are close to each other know each other well. They can pick up on even the smallest changes in each other’s mood and behavior.
While we wait for the results of scientific studies, there’s a simple experiment you can try for yourself. If emotional closeness really matters, perhaps the easiest place to start is with yourself. Have you ever had a feeling about who was calling before you even looked at your phone? And were you able to guess who it was?
According to the founder of the telepathy practice app, experiences like these were what first got him interested in developing telepathic abilities. With the Mind Reader trainer, you can record your own thoughts or those of someone close to you, then try to read their thoughts. The app’s stats show you how often you get it right and how often you miss.
Also, if you and someone close to you have experienced something similar, you may be wondering how to take part in the research. We researched the subject.
How Does the Application Process Work?
Although every research project has its own procedures, the process usually includes several steps.
1. Check Whether You Qualify
Start by reading the study description carefully. Check the age requirements, language requirements, and whether researchers are looking for individuals or pairs.
If a study requires two people who have experienced telepathy together, both partners may need to confirm their participation. Simply being interested in telepathy may not be enough to qualify.
2. Complete an Initial Questionnaire
Some researchers use an online screening questionnaire to determine whether applicants meet the study requirements. Depending on the project, this may take around 10–15 minutes.
You may be asked to select the type of experience you have had, explain what happened, and provide basic information about the circumstances. Answering these questions does not necessarily mean you have been accepted into the study.
3. Describe a Specific Experience
Researchers may ask you to describe one particular incident.
For example, you might explain a time when you felt you received information about another person’s thoughts without being told directly. You could be asked when it happened, where you were, what you experienced, and whether the other person later confirmed anything.
Try to describe what actually happened without adding interpretations you cannot verify. Researchers need enough detail to understand the event and evaluate possible explanations.
4. Provide Supporting Information
Some studies allow participants to upload optional supporting materials. These could include dated notes, messages, or other records created before an event was confirmed.
Such records may help researchers establish when a claim was made. However, not every study requires documentation, and its usefulness depends on the research question.
If you submit files, follow the study’s instructions about personal information. Never upload another person’s private messages or identifying details without appropriate permission.
5. Review the Consent Form
Before participating, you will usually be asked to read a consent form and confirm that you understand the study’s conditions.
Pay attention to how your information will be stored, who may access it, and whether it may be shared with other researchers. Some projects retain data for future studies, potentially for an extended period. Others may contact you about follow-up research.
Also check whether participation is anonymous or confidential. These terms are not interchangeable: anonymous submissions cannot readily be linked to your identity, while confidential information may still be connected to you by the research team.
6. Wait for Further Instructions
After submitting an application, you may receive an invitation to participate, a request for additional information, or notice that you do not meet the criteria.
If accepted into an experimental study, you may be asked to follow a set procedure, complete repeated trials, or attend a remote or in-person session. The researchers should explain what is expected before you begin.
What Do Telepathy Experiments May Look Like?
Telepathy experiments vary depending on the researchers and what they want to test. In some, participants try to guess who is calling them, sometimes with a set of possible answers and sometimes without one. In others, two people sit in separate rooms while one concentrates on a picture and the other tries to identify or describe it without seeing it. More details are available for specific experiments.