#GIL: Biology/Psionics

[gallifreyinstituteforlearning]

Okay so Galkifreyans are physically and socially mature at different ages, which is similar to humans, but are there any other significant similarities or differences during adolescence? Like is puberty physically and emotionally awkward? Is there teenage moodiness and angst? Etc.

What are Gallifreyan teenagers like?

Gallifreyan teenagers have a much longer adolescence than humans (around 16-100), so they don't get to skip the fun bit of growing up.

💡 Physical Changes

Puberty: Gallifreyans go through a version of puberty involving not just physical changes but also psychic and temporal senses. The physical stuff is largely similar to the human transition, but as far as psychic and temporal stuff, well, more on that below.

Acne Happens: Yes, even on Gallifrey, acne is a thing.

Durability: Their skeletons are still transitioning from cartilage to bone, making them surprisingly durable and less likely to break.

Eating Machines: Gallifreyan teens eat as much as or more than human teens.

Sleepyheads: Gallifreyan teens sleep more than their adult counterparts and even more than humans, in fact.

Cold Sensitivity: Surprisingly, Gallifreyan teens are less resistant to the cold than adults, so layer them up in that cute little duffel coat they hate.

Libido: Yes, while Gallifreyan society emphasises control and decorum, uninhibited teens do have a libido.

🔮 Psychic & Temporal Puberty

Psychic Whirlwinds: Teens develop their psychic abilities during this period. Telepathic oversharing, like accidentally broadcasting your thoughts to your bully, is possible.

Time Sense Chaos: As their connection to time strengthens, they might get glimpses of the future or past without warning.

Social Amplification: Academy training enhances their psychic connections to peers and society, making it painfully obvious to everyone if they're falling behind.

😒 Teenage Moodiness and Angst

While we have no frame of reference beyond a few individuals who were definitely angsty, we can be very sure that with all this going on, a bit of moodiness and angst would be a given, but that's up to the individual.

⚠️ The Big No-No: Regeneration

Teenagers can regenerate, but it's extremely dangerous. Their developing biology makes the process unpredictable and even life-threatening, which is why Gallifreyans shouldn't be regenerating until at least First Maturation (around 200).

🏫 So ...

Gallifreyan teens may hail from a race of near-immortal beings, but their adolescent years are surprisingly relatable. The only difference is that while human teens worry about spots before prom, Gallifreyan teens stress over passing their trans-temporal ethics exams. Same energy, though.

Related:

💬|🧸🏫What were the Doctor and the Master’s school days like?: Overview of the general structure of Gallifreyan education, and how badly these two handled it.

💬|🍼👶What would a Human/Gallifreyan child be like?: Developmental expectations of a hybrid.

💬|🧸🏫What are young Gallifreyans/Time Tots taught?: Detailing what the kids of Gallifrey are taught.

Hope that helped! 😃

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I know this topic has been addressed before, so if you just want to answer by linking the post, that’s fine. What’s up with touch telepathy? How does it even work? Are there special nerves in the fingers or does touching anywhere work, and fingers are just the most polite?

How does touch telepathy work?

We've coasted around telepathy as a subject but haven't addressed these questions directly, so here's a more in-depth response.

👁️The Basics: The Epiphysis Cerebri (or "Third Eye")

First, Gallifreyans have an oversized pineal gland in their brains (AKA the epiphysis cerebri), which is responsible for all their psychic abilities. Humans have one, too, but the Gallifreyan equivalent is twice the size.

This doesn't mean they can go around pulling other people's thoughts out of the air at will. Most Gallifreyan are proximal telepaths, meaning they must be in physical range. It's like tuning into a radio station: if you're too far away, you'll just hear static, and the closer you get, the clearer the DJ gets.

Their psychic powers contribute a lot to how they form connections and share information, not just with their own kind but also other species like humans, too.

🤷‍♂️ Why Fingers?

This just comes down to a combination of physics and manners. It's not about nerves in your fingers; it's about the epiphysis cerebri and how close you can physically get to it. As mentioned, this is located in the brain, and the closer you are to it, the easier it is to establish a connection. Touching the temples is the most direct way to do it. Interestingly, you could get an even better connection by pressing foreheads together, though that's a bit less of a business meeting and more of a romantic engagement.

So why fingers? It's mostly practical, and frankly, it's probably the most polite form of psychic connection, so no one's trying to put a knee on your head when they just want to exchange a few thoughts. So although fingers are the go-to, any body part would work, and the closer it is to the epiphysis cerebri, the more effective it'll be.

🌉 What Does It Feel Like?

For Gallifreyans, initiating touch telepathy feels like opening a door to someone else's mind—a gentle exchange of surface thoughts and feelings. When both parties consent, they can go deeper, sharing emotions, memories, or even whole chunks of information in seconds. This deeper connection, called entrelacement, is like downloading a 4K movie straight into your brain.

For the recipient (if they're not Gallifreyan), it might feel like a pleasant tingle—or, if the Gallifreyan isn't great at controlling their psionics, like a sudden psychic bear hug.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Can Humans Do It?

Well, not exactly. While Gallifreyans are born this way, baby, humans aren't quite built for it. But the good news is that if you're lucky enough to be close to a Gallifreyan with a lot of experience, or if they're particularly gifted, you might get a taste. Some humans can try to get into the telepathic action, but it takes more effort, and it might feel a bit like trying to have a complex conversation with someone who only speaks a little of your language. Not impossible, just ... a bit tricky.

🏫So ...

In short, touch-telepathy is all about proximity and manners. To form a telepathic link, you need to get close enough, and your fingers are just polite enough to do the job without getting too personal. Now, go out there and mind-meld responsibly!

Related:

💬|🔮👽What's the full extent of a Gallifreyan's psychic powers?: The uses and limitations of Gallifreyan psychic abilities.

🤔|🔮💑How do Gallifreyans form intimate telepathic relationships?

💬|🔮💥Can psychic abilities degrade with lack of use?: Exploring a ‘use it or lose it’ scenario.

Hope that helped! 😃

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How can timelords identify each other? They are very humanoid looking, how do they separate themselves from humans? How would this work for someone who is human-timelord?

How do Time Lords identify each other?

🧠 Telepathic

Time Lords have a sort of built-in instinct that allows them to sense other Time Lords, like a psychic gaydar. This ability functions across a planet-wide distance. It's not something they consciously control; it's more like a subtle, background signal in their brain that tells them, there's another Time Lord nearby. This sense can be dulled or blocked, but under normal conditions, it's on point.

👃 Smell

Interestingly, Time Lords can also identify each other by scent. This isn't like a human's sense of smell—it's far more refined. Time Lords can detect unique chemical signatures/pheromones that differentiate Gallifreyans from humans. However, this ability is limited by distance, so it's not the most reliable method unless they're physically close to one another and there's nothing overpoweringly stinky nearby.

👁️ Visual

Another feature is their ability to identify each other on sight (most of the time, awkward sometimes.). Time Lords can see time, so they see distinct ante/chronitons, artron oxidants or other particles (eg. bockatrons, harminums) in the other Time Lord's biofields, which look like a kind of 'slithery mist' around them.

🔮 Psychokinetic Energy Detection

In addition to these, Time Lords can detect psychokinetic energies—the kind of energy that fluctuates during intense mental or emotional stress, particularly when someone is using psychic abilities. This is especially useful for identifying other Time Lords when they're engaging in psychic warfare or intense mental activities, as Time Lords naturally give off more psychokinetic energy than humans.

🧬 How Does This Work for Human-Time Lord Hybrids?

For a Human-Time Lord hybrid, it's possible that some of these abilities would be less effective. A hybrid might have a weaker version of the telepathic instinct, only able to sense others at a much shorter range. Their ability to smell or perceive artron energy could also be less precise, though still present. The detection level would depend on the balance of Gallifreyan vs. human DNA in their makeup and what traits they've inherited.

Related:

💬|🍼👽How long would it take for a Gallifreyan-Human hybrid child to realise they're not human?: All the little clues a new hybrid might pick up on as they grow.

💬|👁️👽How do Time Lords see humans?: How Time Lords process humans on a sensory level.

🤔|👁️🦨Do Gallifreyans have a super sense of smell?

Hope that helped! 😃

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RE: Gallifreyan Autism;

Telepathic stimming?

How does stimming work for Gallifreyans?

💫 Telepathic Stimming in Gallifreyans

Here's how it theoretically could work:

Mind Resonance Patterns: Autistic Gallifreyans might create rhythmic mental patterns, similar to humming or tapping, within their telepathic fields. These patterns help soothe their minds and maintain focus.

Telepathic Echoes: Some might generate faint telepathic echoes that bounce back to their own minds, creating a calming feedback loop. This resembles how some humans might use repetitive sounds or motions.

Psychic Tuning: Adjusting the ‘frequency’ of their telepathic signals could serve as a form of stimming. This involves fine-tuning their psychic energy to create a sensation of mental equilibrium.

Mental Imagery Constructs: Creating complex mental images or scenarios can be a form of telepathic stimming. These constructs provide a mental playground where they can engage in repetitive, soothing activities.

Telepathic Harmony: Synchronising their telepathic signals with others in a shared mental 'hum' might provide comfort and a sense of connection.

🖐️ Stimming for Main Senses

Gallifreyan senses are highly developed, so stimming can involve them too:

Sight: Gallifreyans might engage in visual stimming by focusing on shifting light patterns or holographic displays. Their advanced vision allows them to perceive intricate details, providing a source of visual comfort.

Sound: With their broad auditory range, they might create or listen to specific frequencies or rhythms that provide auditory stimming. This could include something like the hum of their TARDIS engines.

Touch: Tactile stimming might involve interacting with textured materials or using devices that provide gentle, rhythmic pressure. The sensitivity of their skin enhances this experience.

Smell and Taste: Gallifreyan olfaction and taste are incredibly sensitive. They might use scented objects or flavoured substances to engage in stimming, finding comfort in familiar, pleasant scents and tastes.

🔮 Stimming for Somatic Senses

Thermoception: Gallifreyans might use temperature changes for stimming, such as holding a warm or cool object or purposeful regulation of their body temperature.

Nociception: Gentle, controlled pain stimuli like pinching or pressure could serve as a form of stimming, helping to regulate their sensory input.

Equilibrioception and Gravitoception: Rocking or swaying motions might help them maintain a sense of balance and grounding.

Mechanoreception and Magnetoreception: They might use magnetic or vibrational devices that provide consistent, soothing feedback.

🕰️ Stimming for Time Sense

Temporal Rhythms: Gallifreyans might create or focus on rhythmic time patterns, such as the ticking of a clock or the regular pulse of a chronometer.

Chronopsionic Meditations: Engaging in meditative practices that involve visualising the flow of time could help them achieve a calming state.

Time-Sensitive Imagery: Visualising timelines or time streams, perhaps in artistic forms like temporal sculptures, can provide a source of mental stimming.

🏫 So ...

Gallifreyan autism gets a whole new host of possible stims, including telepathy, and this list is definitely not exhaustive. But remember each Gallifreyan is unique, and their stimming behaviours will reflect their individuality and the complexity of their senses.

Related:

💬|♾️👽Are Gallifreyans naturally autistic?: Exploring autism and its rate of occurrence in Gallifreyans.

💬|♾️🔮Can Gallifreyan autism affect telepathic/psychic development?: Exploring how autism could impact Gallifreyan development.

💬|♾️🧠Do Gallifreyans get ADHD?: Describing the symptoms of ADHD in Gallifreyans.

Hope that helped! 😃

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[gallifreyinstituteforlearning]

can time lords hallucinate in more than 3 dimensions? what is that like (inasmuch as us 3D beings can understand)?

Can Time Lords hallucinate in more than three dimensions?

Gallifreyans, especially Time Lords, are five-dimensional beings. This means they perceive the universe in more dimensions than humans do. While humans perceive three spatial dimensions and one time dimension, Time Lords also perceive the fifth dimension, allowing them to see and operate within the multiverse.

Given their advanced sense perception and sensitivity to time and psionics, it's reasonable to assume that if a Time Lord were to hallucinate, those hallucinations would certainly involve more than three dimensions and be incredibly vivid for their other senses.

Of course, these are all hypothetical ideas for hallucinations Gallifreyans might experience, but I'm sure there are plenty more.

⏳ Temporal Hallucinations

A Time Lord might perceive events from different points in time all at once. Imagine seeing an object or person's past, present, and potential future simultaneously, but all of it is wrong or strange information.

Example: They might see an ancient tree as a sapling, a fully grown tree, and a decaying stump all at once, when in fact they're looking at an animal.

They might experience time flowing at different speeds, with some parts of their perception moving in slow motion and others in fast forward.

Example: They might see a person walking towards them slowly while cars zoom by.

🧠 Psionic Hallucinations

They might perceive the thoughts and emotions of everyone around them in a chaotic, overwhelming flood of information, none of which is true, or is distorted.

Example: Walking through a crowded area, they might hear hundreds of overlapping conversations, all talking and thinking about the same thing. (Eldrad must live? Joke.)

They could hallucinate objects moving or floating on their own, even if they haven't consciously activated their telekinetic abilities.

Example: They might see books flying off shelves or furniture rearranging itself without any physical cause.

They might experience vivid residual psionic imprints from past events, feeling like they're reliving their own intense emotional or psychic moments.

Example: Entering an old room, they might see and relive the death of a companion who was killed there.

🌌 Spatial Hallucinations

They can see spatial dimensions in ways humans can't comprehend, like viewing the inside and outside of an object simultaneously or seeing multiple perspectives at once.

Example: When looking at a building, they might see all the rooms and the activities within them without needing to walk inside.

🌍 Multiversal Hallucinations

They might hallucinate different parallel universes or alternate realities that aren't relevant or applicable.

Example: When looking at a friend, they might see and believe they're interacting with their parallel self without realising that's not their current reality.

❄️ Thermoceptive Hallucinations

They might feel extreme temperatures that aren't actually present, such as burning heat or freezing cold.

Example: While sitting in a comfortable room, they might feel as if they're standing in the middle of a snowstorm or inside a furnace.

⚡ Nociceptive Hallucinations

They might experience phantom pains or sensations of injury when there is no physical cause. Some of this pain might be from old injuries they've had before.

Example: They might feel as though their arm is broken like it was before in an accident they had, even though nothing is wrong with it.

🌪️ Equilibrioceptive Hallucinations

They could experience severe vertigo or a sensation of spinning, even when standing still.

Example: They might feel as if they're tumbling through space or being pulled in different directions by gravitational forces.

🧲 Mechano/Magnetoreceptive Hallucinations

They might feel vibrations or magnetic fields that don't exist, affecting their perception of their surroundings.

Example: They might feel as though the ground beneath them is shaking violently or sense a powerful magnetic pull altering their orientation.

🏫 So…

Time Lords have the potential to experience hallucinations far beyond what humans can even conceive of. Their advanced sensory systems, time perception, and psionic abilities could lead to hallucinations involving multiple dimensions, overlapping timelines, and even telepathic and telekinetic phenomena. The possibilities are endless and certainly aren't limited to just these senses.

Related:

💬|👁️👽How do Time Lords see humans?: How Time Lords process humans on a sensory level.

🤔|👁️👻Can Gallifreyans sense ghosts?

💬|👁️⏲️How do Time Lords see the future?: Overview of the five-dimensional aspect of Time Lords and how they perceive the future.

Hope that helped! 😃

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Hi! I was wondering what would be the time lord equivalent of the common cold!

What does a Time Lord cold look like?*

*Please inform me if I interpreted this wrongly!

🧬 Resilience, But Not Invulnerability

Time Lords have a fabulous immune system, making them resistant to many diseases that would floor humans. However, they're not entirely impervious to human ailments like the common cold. Their bodies resist better and recover faster, but they can definitely get it.

It's a classic case of 'superior biology meets tiny virus.' In theory, their highly regenerative cells should be able to neutralise the virus quicker, but the nature of the cold virus means it's like trying to hit a moving target.

🌌 Extra Senses

Here's where things get interesting. Besides the usual symptoms, Time Lords have extra senses that could be affected:

🕰️Time sense: In theory, a cold could fog up their time sense, making time streams feel muddled or 'out of sync', like trying to look through fogged-up glasses. This could result in mild disorientation during time travel or maybe a heightened risk of 'temporal vertigo'.

🧠Psionic sense: Telepathy is a deeply integrated part of their biology, used for connecting with other minds and even communicating with their TARDIS. A congested Gallifreyan might find their mental 'signals' weakening or misfiring, like accidentally starting a telepathic convo with a nearby lifeform or being unable to interpret words correctly in a telepathic exchange.

➕Somato senses: Time Lords also possess advanced somatic senses, like gravitoception (their awareness of gravity) and mechanoception (their sensitivity to mechanical forces). When they're unwell, these senses could get scrambled, most notably causing light-headedness and balance problems, especially during rapid shifts in gravitational forces, like standing up too quickly.

💊 Treatment and Recovery

The good news is that Time Lords recover from these viruses faster than humans, halving the usual recovery time, but of course, home remedies are always helpful. Get them tucked up in bed with that chicken soup on the go (chicken soup has mystical powers, and we are yet to unearth its true power).

🏫 So ...

While Time Lords have evolved to shrug off a lot of human ailments, unfortunately for them, they aren't immune to the human 'common cold', and because of their extra senses, it's probably got a bit more punch.

Related:

💬|🛡️✨Do Time Lords maintain immunity to disease in their subsequent forms?: If Time Lord immune systems have to ‘relearn’ certain diseases.

🤔|🛡️⚡How fast can Gallifreyans heal?

💬|🛡️🧁Does diabetes exist in Time Lords?: Covering the manifestation, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Hope that helped! 😃

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Can/does gallifreyan autism have an effect on telepathic/psychic development? (considering it's a type of social interaction, which autism is well known for impacting)

Can Gallifreyan autism affect telepathic/psychic development?

Yep, Gallifreyan autism can influence telepathic and psychic development. Just as autism impacts social interactions in humans, it affects how Gallifreyans engage with their innate psionic abilities, which can be very social.

Just as a reminder, Gallifreyans are born/loomed with a core 'self', and if that 'self' is neurodiverse, it will manifest in various ways across different incarnations. i.e. Some incarnations will be more neurodiverse than others ... some might not show neurodiversity at all.

🧬 Telepathic Sensitivity and Autism

1. 👁️ Enhanced Perception:

Innate Differences: Autistic Gallifreyans might have heightened or reduced sensitivity to telepathy. Some could find telepathic communication overwhelming due to an increased perception of psychic signals, while others need more effort to engage in telepathic interactions.

Selective Focus: They might need to hyperfocus on specific telepathic signals or block out unwanted noise, allowing them to excel in certain telepathic areas while struggling with others.

2.💬 Social Interaction and Telepathy:

Challenges in Interpretation: Just as autistic individuals can find interpreting social cues challenging, autistic Gallifreyans might struggle with the nuances of telepathic communication. This could lead to misunderstandings or difficulties in establishing psychic connections with others.

Unique Communication Style: Their unique style of telepathic communication might need others to adapt to it. This could involve more direct and literal telepathic exchanges, avoiding subtextual stuff.

3. 🛡️ Emotional Resonance:

Intense Empathy: Some autistic Gallifreyans might experience an intense emotional connection through telepathy, leading to profound empathetic bonds with others. As a result, they might become overwhelmed by the emotions of those around them.

Emotional Regulation: To manage the emotional input from telepathic communication, some Gallifreyans would need to develop strategies to regulate their responses and maintain emotional equilibrium.

🏫 So ...

Gallifreyan autism does affect telepathic and psychic development and the way they use it. Everyone is different, however, and this absolutely isn't a cut-and-paste model for an autistic Gallifreyan.

Related:

💬|♾️👽Are Gallifreyans naturally autistic?: Exploring autism and its rate of occurrence in Gallifreyans.

💬|♾️👽How does stimming work for Gallifreyans?: Exploring potential ways autistic Gallifreyans could stim using all their senses.

💬|♾️🧠Do Gallifreyans get ADHD?: Describing the symptoms of ADHD in Gallifreyans.

Hope that helped! 😃

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Is it possible for a gallifreyan to experience something akin to being touch-starved but specifically for touch-based telepathic connection?

Can Gallifreyans experience telepathic touch-starvation?

Absolutely, it's highly likely Gallifreyans experience something like being touch-starved, but specifically for telepathy. Given their highly developed psionic abilities and sensitivity, an absence of telepathic contact would significantly affect them.

🔮 Telepathic Sensitivity in Gallifreyans

Gallifreyans, especially Time Lords, have a variety of advanced psionic senses, which include:

Recognition of a TARDIS: They can instantly recognise a TARDIS and its condition, feeling tingling when near an energised TARDIS.

Identification of Other Gallifreyans: They can detect members of their own species by a unique psychokinetic signature.

Identification of Psionic Species: They can identify other beings with psionic abilities.

These abilities are facilitated by the epiphysis cerebri (pineal gland), which is significantly more developed in Gallifreyans compared to humans.

🧠 The Role of Telepathic Touch

Gallifreyans often connect telepathically, both consciously and subconsciously. This is a fundamental part of their daily existence, essential for their mental and emotional well-being. It also forms a good part of their relationships.

🧬 Effects of Telepathic Deprivation

Just like any sense, telepathic abilities benefit from regular exercise. The absence of telepathic contact can lead to a form of sensory deprivation, resulting in:

Mental and Emotional Distress: Without regular telepathic interaction, a Gallifreyan may feel isolated and emotionally disconnected, leading to stress and anxiety.

Reduced Cognitive Function: The lack of telepathic engagement can impair cognitive functions, as their brains are wired to process and exchange information telepathically.

Weakened Psionic Abilities: Prolonged deprivation can weaken their psionic abilities, making it harder to reconnect telepathically.

🏫 So ...

So, yes, Gallifreyans can experience a form of touch-starvation specifically for telepathic connections. Their advanced psionic abilities and the necessity for regular telepathic interaction mean that an absence of such contact can lead to significant mental, emotional, and physiological effects.

Related:

💬|🔮👽What's the full extent of a Gallifreyan's psychic powers?: The uses and limitations of Gallifreyan psychic abilities.

💬|🔮🦠Could there be infectious diseases on Gallifrey that would transmit telepathically?: A hypothetical look at some forms of telepathic diseases and how they could be treated. 

💬|🔮💥Can psychic abilities degrade with lack of use?: Exploring a ‘use it or lose it’ scenario.

Hope that helped! 😃

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Can you tell us more about psionics in a Gallifreyan?

Gallifreyan Psionics: An Overview

Here's a brief overview of psionics in Gallifreyans - note that this is pretty raw information and might change and expand when this human writer finds some spare time to write the psionics section of the Anatomy Guide.

🧙‍♂️ Shobogans of Old: Ancient Gallifreyans, known as Shobogans, evolved powerful telepathic abilities from exposure to the Untempered Schism. In the modern day, it was 'reawoken' with genetic engineering in the Loomborn.

🧒 Developing Powers: Young Gallifreyans (around 16) have burgeoning telepathic powers and can experience strong emotional feedback from large groups, as well as psychic feedback, fever, and headaches.

👁️ Third Eye: The pineal gland, or Epiphysis Cerebri, is twice the size of a human's and is the source of Gallifreyan psychic activity. It's bigger in feminine bodies than in male bodies.

🧠 Connecting: When two Gallifreyans meet, they perform a mind-touch to identify and acknowledge each other. Every Gallifreyan has a unique psycho-kinetic signature, allowing them to recognise each other even in new bodies.

🌉 Psychic Bridges & Entrelacement: see How do Gallifreyans form intimate telepathic relationships?

🔋 Power Levels: Most Gallifreyans are low-level telepaths, capable of basic mind reading and moving small game pieces etc., but some are more gifted.

As stated, these are the basics, when the psionic chapter get completed we'll have a bigger and better picture.

Related:

💬|🔮👽What's the full extent of a Gallifreyan's psychic powers?: The uses and limitations of Gallifreyan psychic abilities.

🤔|🔮💑How do Gallifreyans form intimate telepathic relationships?

💬|🔮💥Can Gallifreyans experience telepathic touch-starvation?: The importance of telepathic connections between Gallifreyans.

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How much sleep do Time Lords need? And, follow-up question, are the symptoms of sleep deprivation similar in Time Lords as in humans?

How much sleep do Time Lords need?

Time Lords, being far more advanced than humans, need significantly less sleep. On average, they need about 1-2 hours of sleep per night, however, their ability to access deep meditation states can significantly cut that down. If they went into a self-induced trance for example, 20 minutes in that state is the same as 8 hours of sleep in human terms. They also don't need to take all their rest in one go - short naps can cumulatively meet their needs.

That said, there are examples of some Time Lords who can function perfectly well on far less—it varies from individual to individual.

Also worth noting, it's a little different for Gallifreyan children and teenagers, who need more sleep than human children, averaging around 10-12 hours per night.

What are the symptoms of sleep deprivation in Time Lords?

While Time Lords are incredibly resilient, they're not immune to the effects of sleep deprivation. Their symptoms are somewhat similar to those seen in humans, but with a few key differences due to their unique physiology. Their psionics come from the same area of the brain that controls sleep (the epiphysis cerebri/pineal gland), meaning sleep and telepathic abilities are inherently linked.

😴 Fatigue and Lethargy: Like humans, Time Lords will feel tired and sluggish when they don’t get enough sleep.

🧠 Cognitive Impairment: Their advanced cognitive functions can be impaired, leading to difficulty in concentrating, making decisions, and processing information.

🤬 Emotional Instability: Sleep-deprived Time Lords might experience mood swings and heightened irritability.

💭 Reduced Psionic Abilities: Given the link between their sleep patterns and psionic abilities, a lack of sleep can diminish their psionic powers.

🪫 Physical Symptoms: They might experience headaches, dizziness, and a general sense of physical weakness.

🗣️ Telepathic Overload: Sleep deprivation might lead to a kind of telepathic overload, where uncontrolled thoughts and feelings from others might intrude into their consciousness.

💥 Regeneration Malfunctions: Prolonged sleep deprivation could potentially affect their regenerative processes, leading to irregularities if they were to regenerate while severely sleep-deprived, due to sheer lack of concentration and control.

🏫 So...

While Time Lords need significantly less sleep than humans, they're still susceptible to the effects of sleep deprivation, particularly affecting their psionic abilities. Make sure your Time Lord is getting enough rest before trying to take down the Dalek Empire.

Related:

💬|🧠💤Is sleep deprivation as common in Time Lords as in humans?: How common sleep deprivation would be for Gallifreyans.

💬|⏰💤Do Time Lords have social conventions around sleeping?: How Gallifreyans regard and approach their sleep cycles.

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This may be an entirely speculative question, but could there be infectious diseases on Gallifrey that are passed telepathically? If there could be, would they also be treated telepathically in a way that prevents transmission to a medical professional?

Could there be infectious diseases on Gallifrey that would transmit telepathically?

For absolute sure, there are a whole plethora of nasties out there just waiting to infect your psychic Gallifreyan. We don't know that much about transmission patterns, though we can definitely explore the area.

🦠 Types of Infections

These could come in several forms, all of which might thrive in particular areas and have a different presentation of symptoms.

Viral: Psionic viruses that hijack telepathic signals, spreading through mental links and causing disruptions in neural pathways.nSome common symptoms may include:

High fever

Intense headaches

Telepathic noise (unwanted mental chatter)

Hallucinations

Bacterial: Psionic bacteria thriving in psionic energy fields, spreading through shared mental and physical spaces. Some common symptoms may include:

Inflammation of neural tissues

Difficulty focusing telepathic abilities

Severe migraines

Parasitic: Mind parasites that feed on psionic energy, spreading through telepathic contact. Some common symptoms may include:

Draining of telepathic strength

Lethargy

Distorted perception of reality

🔁Transmission

Telepathic Link: Gallifreyans have telepathic connections to others, and Time Lords are part of an intricate network. Those mental links could theoretically transmit infectious agents.

Biological Proximity: Somebody with particularly strong telepathic powers might generate a kind of field around them, which could be infectious.

Residual Imprints: Visiting areas or objects with strong psionic imprints left by infected individuals could also be a transmission method.

🩺 Treatment and Prevention

You can bet your bottom dollar Gallifreyan doctors have some standard ways to handle them:

Mental Barriers: Infected Gallifreyans might be encouraged to build mental walls to contain the disease and stop the spread as a form of - dare I say - self-isolation.

Isolation Fields: Hospitals would have special isolation fields and other tech to block telepathic signals, keeping the disease from jumping to other patients or medical staff.

Psionic Cleansing: Highly-trained 'psycho-healers' might dive into the patient’s mind to locate and neutralise the infection, sort of like a mental deep-clean.

Mental Shields: Both patient and healer would use strong mental shields during treatment to avoid spreading the disease.

Symbiotic Assistance: Time Lords with a strong connection to their TARDIS might be able to utilise it for help.

Psionic Medical Machines: These gadgets might emit controlled psionic waves to disrupt the infectious agent in the mind, but they'd have to be flawlessly calibrated to avoid damaging the patient.

Neural Realignment: Fancy neurotech could realign neural pathways, flushing out the disease and fixing any mental messes it caused.

Offworld Aids: There are plenty of races that are far more versed in psionics than Gallifreyans who might be able to help.

🏫 So ...

While telepathic disease transmission on Gallifrey is pretty speculative, it fits right into the unique quirks of Gallifreyan life. Advanced telepathic and tech treatments would probably be key to handling such diseases, keeping Gallifreyans healthy and their minds clear.

Related:

💬|🔮💥Can Gallifreyans experience telepathic touch-starvation?: The importance of telepathic connections between Gallifreyans.

💬|🔮💥Can psychic abilities degrade with lack of use?: Exploring a ‘use it or lose it’ scenario.

💬|🔮🤗How does touch telepathy work?: Explaining proximal telepathy and practical reasons for using fingers and not feet.

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Gallifreyan views & ideas about sexualities? (lesbian, bisexual, asexual, pansexual, etc.)

Sorry if you've already answered this. Also, feel free to cover romantic orientations as well (biromantic, aromantic, homoromantic, etc.)

What are Gallifreyan views on sexualities/sexual orientations?

With its unique biology and cultural norms, Gallifreyan society has some pretty complicated views on sexualities and romantic orientations.

🖨️ The Legacy of Looming

During the era when Looms were the primary means of reproduction, the concept of sexual relationships and sexual orientations were largely irrelevant to their lives. Many Gallifreyans lived in a state of celibacy, whether by social or physical design.

👑 Relationships Through a Political Lens

Young Gallifreyans learn about their ancestral lines and the genetic legacies of their Houses, emphasising the role they all play in maintaining their House’s standing within Gallifreyan society. For many Gallifreyans, especially among the elite, relationships often serve as strategic alliances rather than personal or romantic engagements.

🧠 Telepathic Intimacy

Gallifreyans place a high value on telepathic intimacy instead of physical intimacy. Education around telepathic connections likely focuses on consent, mental boundaries, and the ethics of telepathy, reflecting a preference for intellectual intimacy over physical intimacy.

🔗 Cultural Shifts

Post-curse and post-Time War is an interesting new area where we're seeing more noted and varied expressions of romantic orientations and relationships for Gallifreyans. All forms of romantic orientations likely exist, but they might still have a cultural hang-up of being viewed through the lens of their utility and impact on House alliances and political power plays. However, this overall change is part of a broader cultural shift moving away from traditional celibate and asexual norms dictated by centuries of Looming.

🔄 Monogamy and Polyamory on Gallifrey

Given their prolonged lifespans and the ability to regenerate, Gallifreyans’ concepts of monogamous and polyamorous relationships are a bit more pragmatic:

Monogamy is often over centuries and across regenerations.

Polyamory can be seen as a practical arrangement as well, allowing Gallifreyans to form extended networks of alliances and support that benefit multiple Houses or factions.

🏫 So ...

Gallifrey’s views on sexualities and romantic orientations are confusing and are deeply intertwined with its social, political, and biological fabric. While traditional values still remain, the landscape has been changing, introducing a more interesting approach to personal identities and relationships.

Related:

💬|💑💋How do Gallifreyans flirt?: How Gallifreyans approach flirting.

💬|💑💋How does marriage and dating work on Gallifrey?: The cultural norms of Gallifreyan relationships.

💬|🍼👽Do Gallifreyans have recreational sex?: Describing potential biological and cultural factors of sex.

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I heard rumours that ginger Gallifreyans have superpowers. Is that true?

Do ginger Gallifreyans have superpowers?

Well, the rumours aren't baseless, but before you start thinking every redhead on Gallifrey can shoot laser beams from their eyes, let's discuss.

🧠 Ancient Gallifrey and the 'Individuals

On ancient Gallifrey, approximately every 1,000 years, a special type of Shobogan was born with exceptional psionic abilities. These people were known as Individuals who could shield their minds from telepathy, which is a big deal on Gallifrey. They had even more psionic power than the average Gallifreyan. Ginger hair was often a sign that someone might be one of these powerful beings.

Telekinesis: Some were able to move objects with their minds.

Pyrokinesis: A select few could even control fire.

Visionaries and Seers: Many Individuals were powerful visionaries, able to see beyond time and space.

Time Pilots: As children, Individuals excelled at navigating the complexities of time travel.

Leaders and Philosophers: Their mental focus made them great explorers, scientists, and even legendary heroes.

🔮 Modern Gallifrey

Nowadays, the ginger-haired Gallifreyans aren't considered to have superpowers, and the stories of the Individuals are mostly regarded as old Gallifreyan folklore. So, while it's tempting to link every Gallifreyan redhead to ancient superpowers, the reality is a bit less dramatic.

Related:

💬|🧠💥Would a haircut hurt a Gallifreyan?: Overview of the nerve types in hair.

💬|🦱👽Do Time Lords have the same skin and hair cycles as humans?: How skin and hair growth occur in Gallifreyans.

💬|🦱✨Does Time Lord hair style itself on regeneration?: Theories on how hair may be able to ‘auto-style’ on regeneration.

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i couldn't find anything about time tots so I'll ask now, sorry if it's repetitive. How long does a pregnancy span? And are there specific stipulations for a child to inherit their parents genes? (P.S. this is in regards to non looming offspring)

How do natural Gallifreyan pregnancies work?

Weirdly enough, while we have some fairly OK info on hybrid Gallifreyan-Human pregnancies (we're calling these babies Chronosapiens until told otherwise), pure Gallifreyan pregnancies—those occurring naturally without using a Loom between two Gallifreyans—are much harder to come by. Below is a bit of a speculative look at it based on what we know about their reproductive biology.

👶 Gallifreyan Pregnancies

🕒 Duration: Due to their complex physiology and the nature of their DNA, the gestation period for a Gallifreyan carrying a Gallifreyan baby is probably a bit longer than in humans. It could extend up to a year or so, reflecting the time needed to fully form a being with all the bells and whistles of Gallifreyan biology.

🧬 Genetic Transmission: In non-looming reproduction, it's critical that specific genetic traits—such as the triple helix DNA structure fundamental to Gallifreyans—are successfully passed on. This genetic makeup is crucial for the child to inherit typical Gallifreyan traits (this is obviously far less of a risk for pure Gallifreyan tots than it is in hybrid pregnancies).

⌛Temporal Sensitivity: Given their intrinsic connection to time, Gallifreyan fetuses might develop temporal awareness early in the gestation process. This could necessitate a protective environment to shield both the fetus and the mother from potential temporal anomalies.

🧠Accelerated Cognitive Development: The fetus might begin interacting with its environment or even exhibiting telepathic abilities while in the womb.

📜 Stipulations for Genetic Inheritance

There aren't any notable stipulations beyond the absolute necessity of the tot having the triple-helix DNA. However, it could get more social and political when you start talking about Gallifreyan-Gallifreyan time tots.

🔬 Genetic Compatibility Testing: Since Looming is usually such a controlled practice and natural birth less so, parents might undergo genetic compatibility testing to ensure their offspring will inherit desired Gallifreyan traits.

🧪 Gene Therapy: In cases where there is a risk of not passing on "desirable" Gallifreyan traits, prospective parents might consider pre-emptive gene therapy to correct or enhance genetic material before conception.

🌌 Ancestral Lineage Considerations: The child's rights to certain family legacies or positions within Gallifreyan society might be contingent on demonstrating a pure or enhanced Gallifreyan genetic lineage.

🏫 So ...

As stated, Gallifreyan-Gallifreyan pregnancies are a bit of an enigma compared to hybrid pregnancies, but we can assume they're probably longer than in humans because of the more complex pie they have to bake and the potency of the natural Gallfireyan abilities in a non-hybrid embryo is probably going to have an effect too. Then, there are all the political and social factors to consider.

Related:

💬|🍼👶What would a Human/Gallifreyan pregnancy look like?: Details on the possible gestational aspects of a hybrid pregnancy.

💬|🍼🏠Could two Gallifreyans from different Houses have a healthy loomed child?: Biological and cultural implications of inter-house breeding.

💬|🍼✨What happens to a foetus when a Gallifreyan regenerates?: How regeneration during pregnancy could work.

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So the Doctor mentioned that they used to have psychic abilities, I was wondering if it's possible that psycic abilities can degrade with lack of use?

Can psychic abilities degrade with lack of use?

Although theoretical, it makes perfect sense that just like any skill, psychic abilities can degrade if they aren't used regularly. We can think of it like playing an instrument – if you don't practice, you' might'll probably still remember the basics, but you'll definitely lose the polish over time. However, besides practice, there are a couple of other things that can affect their abilities.

🔄 Regeneration

Every time a Time Lord regenerates, it’s a bit of a lottery in terms of skills and abilities. Each new body can come with its own set of strengths and weaknesses. One incarnation might have super-strong telepathy, while another prefers trampolining.

🌟 Gender Variations

More speculatively, feminine bodies might have a natural edge when it comes to psionics because of the differences in their brain structure (their epiphysis cerebri may be larger). So, psionic abilities might change not only with regeneration but also with their gender.

🏫 So…

Yes, psychic abilities can probably degrade without practice, and these abilities can vary widely with each regeneration. So, if your Time Lord's feeling a bit less telepathic in one incarnation, it could just be a matter of rustiness or the unique quirks of their current body.

Related:

💬|🔮👽What's the full extent of a Gallifreyan's psychic powers?: The uses and limitations of Gallifreyan psychic abilities.

💬|🔮💥Can Gallifreyans experience telepathic touch-starvation?: The importance of telepathic connections between Gallifreyans.

💬|🔮🤗How does touch telepathy work?: Explaining proximal telepathy and practical reasons for using fingers and not feet.

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Ok so we know what weddings look like, but what about divorce?

How does divorce work on Gallifrey?

Once again you'll have to forgive a return to some wild theories™.

Divorce on Gallifrey, like many aspects of their society, would be deeply entwined with their love of order and paperwork. Here’s a glimpse into how it might work based on the general culture:

📜 The Legal Framework

Gallifreyans take their legalities seriously, so divorce involves:

Council Approval: High-ranking Time Lords or a council of elders would have to give the green light.

Contracts and Agreements: Just like their marriages, divorces would need detailed agreements on who gets what and who does what.

Matrix Recording: Everything would be logged in the Matrix, ensuring all legal and familial loose ends are tied up.

🏛️ Dissolution of Alliances

Since many Gallifreyan marriages are strategic alliances between powerful Houses:

Political Fallout: A divorce could shake up political alliances. The Houses involved would need to renegotiate terms to keep the peace.

Mediation: Neutral mediators, possibly appointed by the High Council, might be involved to facilitate a smooth and fair dissolution of the marriage and alliance.

💔 The Personal Aspect

Despite the political and strategic nature of Gallifreyan marriages, personal considerations would also come into play:

Telepathic Severing: If they had telepathic bonds, there might be a formal ceremony to cut these ties. This would probably need both parties’ consent and maybe a skilled telepath to help.

Biodata Separation: If their biodata was intertwined, they'd need rituals or tech to separate these without causing harm.

🏠 Post-Divorce Arrangements

Life after divorce on Gallifrey would be carefully arranged to maintain social harmony:

Residence: Decisions regarding living arrangements would be made, with one party possibly moving to a different city or House estate to avoid conflicts.

Custody and Heirlooms: If the couple had important shared artefacts, arrangements for inheritance would be clearly defined and agreed on.

⚖️ Maintaining Dignity

Gallifreyans value order and dignity:

Public Perception: To maintain their status and respect within society, divorced Time Lords would likely adhere to strict protocols and decorum throughout the process.

Counseling: Elders or senior Time Lords might provide guidance and counseling to ensure that both parties can move forward without lingering animosity.

🏫 So ...

Divorce on Gallifrey would probably be handled with the same level of detail that defines their approach to most issues. The process would ensure that all parties can continue their lives with absolutely minimal disruption to the societal order.

Related:

💬|💑💋How should you court a Gallifreyan?: Advice on dating a Gallifreyan.

💬|💍💎What are some Gallifreyan wedding traditions?: Expanded look at how weddings might work on Gallifrey, both in ceremony and legalities.

💬|💍💔How might Gallifreyans view divorce?: How divorces might be viewed on Gallifrey.

Hope that helped! 😃

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