Can Humans Create Rotational Motion of Water Using Their Own Electric Field?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of humans generating a rotational motion of water using their own electric field within a metallic box. Participants concluded that humans do not produce a significant electric field capable of influencing water motion, categorizing the idea as pseudo-science. The concept of "Electric people" was mentioned but dismissed as lacking scientific basis.

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Hi everyone!

I wanted to know if there is a possible way for a human-being to create a rotational motion of
water in a metallic box by himself, probably using his own electric field (is there such a thing?)
with no other accessories? It might be related to the term "Electric people"...
 
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No.

People don't produce an electric field as far as I'm aware (nothing substantial anyway).

This whole concept is pseudo-science at best.
 

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