This class session introduced to everyone what is expected when being a student in a class, along with an introduction to Psionics as a field of study.
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**This Log was Edited for Readability**
Class #1: Introduction to Psionics/Rules/ What is Expected
[11:37] [metalforever] Alright, evening folks.
[11:39] [metalforever] Welcome all to the first ” Psychokinesis for Beginners” class session.
[11:39] [metalforever] This class is being logged, and may be edited for readability.
[11:40] [metalforever] How is everyone tonight?
[11:40] [Lightnings] good
[11:40] [ukpsychic] fine
[11:41] [metalforever] Tonights session will be focusing on introducing Psionics as a field of study and as a field of experience. We will also be discussing the rules pertaining to this class, and what is expected of participants of this class.
[11:41] [metalforever] The first thing I am going to discuss is the rules pertaining to this session, and all future sessions.
[11:42] [metalforever] Why do we need rules?
[11:42] [metalforever] They help maintain procedure, and they exist to make it easier to learn.
[11:42] [metalforever] The first rule we are to discuss is the fact that no one is to have an off-topic conversation during class time.
[11:42] [metalforever] Why?
[11:43] [metalforever] It hurts others that are trying to understand the material, and inhibiting their ability to learn.
[11:43] [metalforever] If excessive off-topic conversation occurs, and it is detrimental to the students of this class, we have to right to kick and/or ban you from this channel, for the course of the lesson, or even permanently.
[11:43] [metalforever] Any questions so far?
[11:43] [Lightnings] zip = )
[11:43] [ukpsychic] no, I’m good so far
[11:43] [metalforever] okay, great
[11:43] [metalforever] lets move on
[11:44] [metalforever] The second rule is that you must do homework when it is assigned.
[11:44] [metalforever] Why?
[11:45] [metalforever] We have homework in this class for a reason. It helps you to better understand the material presented. It also helps you to succeed in learning the material presented in this course.
[11:45] [metalforever] The third rule is that when you are unable to make it to a class, you must email or pm me when you cannot make it.
[11:45] [metalforever] This is so we can prepare based on student count. Emails may be sent to:
[email]
[11:46] [metalforever] I tend to be pretty understanding on this issue as well as the other staff, we just like an email
[11:46] [metalforever] After many missed classes without a follow-up or notification email, you will be removed from the class roster, and unable to participate in this class for its duration.
[11:46] [metalforever] Any questions?
[11:47] [Lightnings] im still following =)
[11:47] [Davethewave] How long do classes generally last?
[11:47] [metalforever] It varies. Classes generally last from 40 minutes -2 Hours long.
[11:47] [metalforever] it usually doesnt go above 1 hour and 20 minutes.
[11:48] [metalforever] The next thing I am going to discuss tonight is what is expected of you as a student.
[11:48] [metalforever] The first thing that is expected of you as a student is to respect the teacher. This is because it is very hard to learn something from a person you dont respect.
[11:49] [metalforever] You will get nothing out of this class, and ruin the chances that PsionicsOnline will ever hold classes again, or at least as frequent. Please respect the person teaching.
[11:49] [metalforever] EVEN if its not me.
[11:49] [metalforever] In the past, we had guest speakers come in and talk about things such as Levitation, or in-depth Meditation techniques.
[11:50] [metalforever] This is no more because of students behavior. Please do not ruin classes for everyone. Me teaching you in a class is a privilege, not a right.
[11:50] [metalforever] Understand?
[11:50] [Davethewave] Understood
[11:51] [metalforever] good.
[11:51] [metalforever] Second, I expect you, as a student, to practice when we are not holding classes.
[11:51] [metalforever] This was a problem the last time we held classes.
[11:51] [metalforever] People would only practice during class sessions
[11:51] [metalforever] That is not how you succeed.
[11:52] [metalforever] Succeeding in almost anything takes practice, and the same thing applies to Psionics.
[11:53] [metalforever] Do not expect to learn anything, or be able to move ANY object with ease without practicing EVERY DAY, unless completely incapable of doing so.
[11:53] [metalforever] Also, practice for the instructed times. Over-practicing may even be less beneficial than not practicing at all. You are instructed to stop if you get a headache.
[11:54] [metalforever] We are not liable for any injuries ( rare) that occur to you, anyone or anything around your while practicing Psionics.
[11:54] [Lightnings] hmm i started to twitch = )
[11:54] [metalforever] yep, stop.
[11:55] [metalforever] You attend this class, and practice at your own risk.
[11:55] [metalforever] Third, do the homework. We went over this previously.
[11:55] [metalforever] Any questions so far?
[11:55] [ukpsychic] nope, still good Smiling
[11:55] [Davethewave] good here
[11:55] [ErikJDurwoodII] I was told there would be punch and pie.
[11:56] [metalforever] only if you make it Eye-wink
[11:56] [ErikJDurwoodII] ^__^
[11:56] [metalforever] (Once in awhile we hold pk parties, by the way)
[11:56] [Lightnings] sounds fun
[11:56] [ErikJDurwoodII] always a treat
[11:56] [metalforever] You are also expected to, as a student, come to as many classes as possible.
[11:57] [metalforever] When impossible, consult a log from the class, which is usually posted on the site in the media section.
[11:57] [metalforever] Logs are also usually sent to your email, if you signed up for this class on the class page.
[11:57] [metalforever] Fifth, you are expected to come to me if you have any questions regarding Psychokinesis, this class or have any issues.
[11:57] [Lightnings] lovely logs thats what made me want to sign up for the classes
[11:58] [metalforever] Alrighty, with me so far?
[11:59] [ukpsychic] perfect
[11:59] [Davethewave] yep
[11:59] [metalforever] great!.
[11:59] [metalforever] (miracle)
[11:59] [Davethewave] lol
[11:59] [metalforever] Lets move on.
[11:59] [Lightnings] = )
[11:59] [metalforever] Smiling
[11:59] [metalforever] The next thing we are going to discuss tonight is Psionics.
[11:59] [metalforever] (finally)
[12:00] [metalforever] What is Psionics?
[12:00] [metalforever] (answer this one, if capable)
[12:01] [Davethewave] Psionics is the practice of altering matter or other aspects of so called “reality” using Intent and consciousness? *takes a leap*
[12:01] [neveza] Psionics. A system of concepts which people use in order to get the gears going and results to happen which we can consider psychic…Oh, I am too tired to be coherent.
[12:01] [ukpsychic] Psionics is a term used mostly in fiction and games to denote a variety of paranormal psychic abilities.
[12:01] [Vulcanis] no, no no
[12:02] [Vulcanis] the term ‘psionics’ came from science people thinking “This is great. Lets name it something futuristic, just like ‘electronics’ ”
[12:02] [XIII] The term was coined to describe paranormal analogous processes usually involved in ESP and extrasensory perception.
[12:02] [Shira] wow, that’s officially the largest array of descriptions I’ve ever seen.
[12:02] [XIII] It did not originate in fiction.
[12:02] [metalforever] arent we glad for this class.
[12:02] [metalforever] Psionics is is the practice of using a variety of psychic abilities. In our case, we are learning Psychokinesis.
[12:03] [metalforever] What is Psychokinesis?
[12:03] [metalforever] (This one is easy.)
[12:03] [neveza] Moving objects from a distance.
[12:03] [Davethewave] The ability to move kinetic energy without visible kinetic mechinisms
[12:03] [Vulcanis] you don’t really move kinetic energy
[12:04] [ukpsychic] the ability to move objects by mental effort alone (?)
[12:04] [XIII] Creating force.
[12:04] [XIII] The root words mean mind movement.
[12:04] [metalforever] Psychokinesis is the ability to influence the environment around you through means not physical. This can be done using Micro-Psychokinesis, or Macro-Psychokinesis.
[12:05] [metalforever] Micro-Psychokinesis usually deals with manipulating chance, or manipulating statistics.
[12:05] [metalforever] Macro-Psychokinesis(we will refer to this simply as “Psychokinesis”, or “PK”, from this point forward, unless otherwise noted, is what we have all been waiting for.
[12:06] [metalforever] Macro-Psychokinesis is the ability to manipulate concrete items, such as a book, or a psi-wheel, through means not physical.
[12:06] [metalforever] Now some of you might be wondering, what is a Psiwheel?
[12:07] [Davethewave] my current obsession
[12:07] [Lightnings] have one right in front of me = )
[12:07] [metalforever] good, one less person i have to explain how to make it to
[12:08] [metalforever] For the sake of definition, A psi-wheel is an object that beginners frequently use in helping them learn the basics of PK, and how it works.
[12:08] [metalforever] Later on down the road, those wishing to further their ability in Psychokinesis advance from using to Psiwheel to larger objects with more friction, such as foil on a flat surface, or a pencil.
[12:09] [metalforever] This class will be focusing on taking those first steps, or achieving success with the psiwheel.
[12:09] [metalforever] You will be asked to practice when class is not in session, for the purpose of achieving this success.
[12:09] [metalforever] Any questions?
[12:10] [Davethewave] will constructs be involved, and will we learn about making a Construct in this class?
[12:10] [metalforever] It is not currently planned. Im assuming this knowledge
[12:11] [Vulcanis] I can teach you in pms, if you need
[12:11] [neveza] Davethewave, I hold classes on general basics of psionics on saturdays. I can help you.
[12:11] [metalforever] Creating constructs can easily be learned by referring to an article if you are not yet familiar
[12:12] [metalforever] Just become familiarized with the concept of Energy Manipulation.
[12:13] [metalforever] The last thing we are going to discuss tonight is what we like to call “fluff terms”.
[12:13] [metalforever] Nev, or Vulcanis, can you explain what a “Fluff term” is?
[12:13] [Vulcanis] Nev, I’m going to psiblast you and stop your heart.
[12:13] [metalforever] thats being fluffy.
[12:14] [neveza] A term purely based on ignorance and continued to be used as so. Like Biokinesis, not a real term. The actual meaning is moving large masses of people, I believe. Not even true to what one would think.
[12:14] [Vulcanis] biokinesis would mean moving biological matter in general
[12:14] [metalforever] Anything on DragonballZ is being fluffy
[12:14] [Vulcanis] and almost every other anime.
[12:15] [metalforever] you CANNOT blow off your parents heads with a kamehameha.
[12:15] [Davethewave] lol
[12:15] [Lightnings] lol
[12:15] [metalforever] news flash.
[12:15] [XIII] Anime is fine. Just don’t get ideas from it.
[12:15] [metalforever] ANY terms on Dragonballz, do not use.
[12:15] [metalforever] People will look at your nick and just want to tie you up to a tree branch, and walk away.
[12:16] [XIII] Most terms in anime, don’t use.
[12:16] [metalforever] ANYTHING involving manipulating your environment, through means not physical, is psychokinesis.
[12:16] [metalforever] DO not make up terms
[12:16] [Vulcanis] you can
[12:16] [Vulcanis] but you need to clearly define them
[12:16] [metalforever] agreed.
[12:17] [metalforever] but we dont need a bunch of superduper french fry kinesis’s walking around.
[12:17] [ErikJDurwoodII] and if you define a brand new term, have the intelligence to back it up and tell us why it is better than what we already have.
[12:17] [_JECKEL_] that sounds awesome though.
[12:17] [metalforever] Most of the community is frankly not going to know what you are talking about.
[12:17] [metalforever] and they are probably going to think you have some mental issues.
[12:18] [_JECKEL_] we could make skill level rankings based on small, medium, large, and supersized
[12:18] [Vulcanis] (you probably do if you’re talking about editing DNA)
[12:18] [metalforever] oh, ive seen that.
[12:18] [metalforever] there is no skill level. Everyone has different strengths in different areas.
[12:18] [metalforever] That might be labeled as fluffy, as well, depending on who you are speaking to.
[12:19] [metalforever] Ive also seen people try to change their eye colour using DMILS.
[12:19] [metalforever] That’s dangerous
[12:20] [neveza] Direct Mental Interaction with Living Systems
[12:20] [metalforever] and definitely do not claim you can do it and show us two pictures that look exactly the same.
[12:20] [neveza] DMILS isn’t so much as intending ‘change’. The only danger happpens is when you throw other mediums in and stupid associated suggestions.
[12:20] [metalforever] Also. Do not send me fake videos, i will know.
[12:21] [metalforever] Ive seen more fake videos than real ones.
[12:21] [metalforever] Another thing that is “fluffy” is claiming you can do an outrageous ability, such as levitate a car, without having definite proof.
[12:22] [metalforever] Does anyone have anything else to add here?
[12:22] [ErikJDurwoodII] Also remember, with psychokinesis, there is NO WAY you can do something that is beyond the amount of energy you have to do it.
[12:22] [metalforever] Its science, folks.
[12:23] [metalforever] Alright, anything else we have the need to bring up?
[12:24] [ErikJDurwoodII] you do anything physical, energy is needed. I’m not talking about the technique, just the hard scientific fact about reality.
[12:24] [metalforever] (There is no argument here. Erik spent around 30k researching Psionics.)
[12:24] [ukpsychic] May I backtrack and get some clarification?
[12:25] [metalforever] time
[12:25] [metalforever] and observation
[12:25] [metalforever] testing
[12:25] [ErikJDurwoodII] $30k
[12:25] [metalforever] there we have it.
[12:26] [ErikJDurwoodII] I don’t think there is a “psi” either.
[12:26] [metalforever] psi is just a blanket term
[12:26] [ErikJDurwoodII] energy put to work by the mind is “psi”
[12:29] [metalforever] lol.
[12:31] [metalforever] I suppose that wraps it up for tonight
[12:31] [Davethewave] any homework? Smiling
[12:31] [metalforever] In conclusion, dont piss me off by being off topic, practice, and show up
[12:32] [metalforever] and all will be happy.
[12:32] [metalforever] Just read the logs. If you signed up for the class on the class page.
[12:32] [metalforever] http://www.psionicsonline.net/?q=groups/all
[12:32] [metalforever] They will be emailed.
[12:32] [metalforever] Thats it, there is not really much for me to assign
[12:32] [metalforever] if you have not yet gotten a firm base in Energy Manipulation
[12:32] [neveza] Meditate on awareness.
[12:32] [metalforever] I suggest you research that for homework
[12:33] [metalforever] and neveza made a wonderful suggestion
[12:33] [metalforever] great
[12:33] [metalforever] have a nice night everyone.
[12:33] [Lightnings] ok i gtg anyway thanks guys night
[12:33] [Davethewave] ok thanks, you too
[12:33] [metalforever] wait
[12:33] [Lightnings] ?
[12:33] [metalforever] Next class is on Monday
[12:33] [metalforever] same time.
[12:35] [metalforever] i look forward to seeing everyone on monday.
[12:35] [ukpsychic] you too!!
[12:35] [Lightnings] bye all