Since the Human brain uses electricity extensively, water & metals (like iron in the blood) conduct electricity ::not even bothering to mention atoms & electrons::.and since Humans are made of mostly of water & human to human contact is a conduit for electricity...Why are things like telepathy still considered esoteric, instead of being solidly proven scientific fact by now?
If the Dark Ages never happened & the West continued to advance normally into the present day, the present would be 500 some-odd years more scientifically & technologically advanced than we are now.
Gummi Cokes are superior to Gummi Bears
The amount of energy it takes to point out to a person that "It takes more energy to frown than it does to smile" is more than the amount of energy it takes to simply keep their nose out of that other persons business.