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So, I was wondering, is there a 'scientific' way to explain what 'the Force' in Star Wars is? Now I know they talk about midi-chlorians and that stuff, but in terms of real physics, I figured there is an explanation for most force powers (although no explanation on how these are controlled). I figured that it essentially boils down to the control of 2 of the fundamental forces: Gravity and electromagnetism. Control of gravity would explain how Force users can move objects around with their mind (by creating gravitational fields), and other powers such as force lightning are easily explained by control of electromagnetism (inducing a very strong electric current in a particular direction). Now the Jedi mind tricks is somewhat harder to explain, but I figured that it can also be explained by electromagnetism: The Force user simply induces tiny electric currents in the neurons of the victim's brain, causing them to do what they are told to. Well, this is just an attempt to explain using real physics something that can't really be explained (and isn't really ment to), (also makes no attempt to explain how the Force user controls this), but what do you think?
