The Perplexing Appeal of The Telepathy Tapes

The Telepathy Tapes claims that autistic children have the ability to read minds. It's also one of the most popular podcasts in America, with a surprisingly robust audience in tech. Where do their claims come from — and why do so many people believe them?

Excerpt: " .... I’ve found myself vexed by the tight grip these psychic notions have, particularly on otherwise skeptical individuals and organizations.

When something strikes so close to your heart, you have no choice but to dig for answers — not just about the nature of telepathy, but of the cultural movement that wants to believe it’s real."