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30% Gen Z Claim Psychic Powers Amid Economic Anxiety

4/23/2026

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  • A Talker Research poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found 30% of Gen Z say they are basically psychic.
  • The poll also showed 19% of all American adults describe themselves as basically psychic.
  • Gen Z report about two psychic moments each month, double the rate of baby boomers.
  • Analysts link the belief to economic instability and climate anxiety, noting skeptics say it reflects pattern recognition that could spur conspiracy theories.