Precogs are individuals with the ability to foresee future events, often depicted in science fiction. The term is most famously associated with the film Minority Report, where precogs are used to predict crimes before they happen, allowing law enforcement to intervene. In the context of the story, precogs are typically portrayed as being in a state of heightened awareness or altered consciousness, which enables them to access visions of future occurrences. This concept raises ethical questions about free will and the implications of preventing crimes based on predictions.