As often, I am examining certain types of myths. Usually, because someone I trust brings it up. Brings it up in terms of believing in it. If someone, whose intentions are pure in terms of telling me, conveys conviction that something is real, it is my duty to look at it deeper. And that is from a scientific approach. That means with a completely open mind.
So far my conclusions are as follows:
It appears to be reasonable that there are people who are able to do it. The same way, some people are sensitive to electromagnetic impulses and can sense them.
Our bodies are mainly made of water. And our system is electrical.
As for the stick?
It is bogus and has no effect. Likely something used to sell the skill or the assumed skill. Probably most “professionals” are not able to actually do it. So the stick was likely always a gimmick. It doesn’t mean the skill is non-existent. Even though anyone claiming to have such needs to be seriously questioned.
And maybe this should be one of the James Randi million dollar challenged.
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