andrel wrote:
> They don't. Along the length of the axon ion channels are opening 
> causing ions to flow across the membrane. That in itself will trigger 
> the opening of channels close by and that will run as a bushfire over 
> the membrane.

Right. We're just arguing over what constitutes "electricity" now. Since it 
was originally about supplying power to make illumination, I was assuming 
the "electrons flowing thru a conductor" definition.

> It is not electrical power, but more electronic signals. More ethernet 
> than power lines.

Sure.

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