Alternate Universe and Utopian Ideal

In an alternate universe I would be able to communicate with my friends more easily, possibly gaining higher powers not currently possible in humanity such as mind-reading. Unfortunately, I have realized that my potential for new friendships has been stunted and I am often far below the average in my peer group, as I have been constantly stuck under 350 connections in comparison to seemingly everyone else’s 400+. Had I lived in an alternate universe I would have an easy time connecting through mind-reading and telepathy across state lines and elsewhere, especially because I could be picking up signals from future people whom I have never met–or may never meet–in person.