Why can only kids make the telescope work?
A. Children have minds that are fairly uncomplicated. They are trusting souls who are open to the possibilities of space travel. With very few exceptions, the mind of an adult is like a maze of intersecting passageways, with many twists and turns. The older and less vulnerable a person is, the harder it is for SID to intercept and convert their brain waves. Remember, thought transference depends on complete trust in the Discovery VII and its systems!