Towards a Natural History of Psi: An Evolutionary Proposal Based on Consilience of Inductions
Journal of Scientific Exploration March 26, 2026 Alex A. Álvarez
Psi, often considered paranormal, may actually be a natural and normal ancestral capability widely distributed across many non-human organisms, not just humans. Evidence from historical records, surveys, animal psi experiments, common vertebrate brain structures, the inhibitory role of recently evolved primate brain layers, and potential survival advantages suggests psi emerged long ago, possibly before vertebrate divergence, and has been preserved by biological evolution, likely through stabilizing selection. Understanding psi's neurobiological bases requires focusing on brain regions common to all vertebrates to identify its genetic foundations and evolutionary history.