Osmosis | |
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Summary | |
Ability To | Psychically draw information into oneself |
Element/Association | |
Chance/Likelihood | Rare |
Also Known As[]
- Data Absorption
- Information Absorption
- Osmotic Absorption
Description[]
This is the ability to psychically absorb knowledge by touching information sources.
Uses/Applications (Pros)[]
One with this ability could psychically read novels by touch or proximity to books, comics or the like. In addition, one could psychically assimilate new academic knowledge (ie languages, mathematics, sciences, history) by touch or proximity to books and other learning materials. Furthermore, one could assimilate new practical skills (ie cooking, tech, driving, athletics, combat) by touch or proximity to related materials. One could also psychically perceive images contained in printed media. One could even, in some cases, psychically listen to or watch recorded media by touch or proximity to records, CDs, film or the like.
Weaknesses/Limitations (Cons)[]
This ability is quite useful when numerous volumes of knowledge are absorbed, but the knowledge must often be exercised, and the skills practiced, in order to retain the knowledge in memory.