“They continually speak to us, telling us the will of The Force. When you learn to quiet your mind, you’ll hear them speaking to you.” ⁣⠀ ⁣ Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn explained this to Anakin Skywalker in Episode I of the Star Wars prequel trilogy. He was speaking of midi-chlorians, the microscopic creatures that live within the host's cells and gives them metaphysical powers. This was the most concrete explanation yet of a question that plagued fans for years: where does The Force come from?⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Twenty two years after the first Star Wars film was released, George Lucas finally settled the question.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ *Plot twist* it's biology, folks. These midi-chlorians—an idea adapted from mitochondria, the powerhouse of cells in most eukaryotic organisms—must be present and concentrated within a character in order for them to be force-sensitive. In other words, microscopic elements are what connect the Jedi to their extraordinary power. Those who can harness The Force for good feel the energy bet...