The claim that Dr. Masaru Emoto conducted experiments showing that human thoughts, words, or intentions affect water's crystalline structure when frozen is controversial and widely regarded as pseudoscience by the mainstream scientific community. Here’s a breakdown of the facts:
1. The Claim
Dr. Emoto asserted that:
Water exposed to positive words (e.g., "love," "gratitude") formed beautiful, symmetrical ice crystals.
Water exposed to negative words (e.g., "hate," "you fool") produced distorted, asymmetrical crystals.
Similar effects were claimed for music, prayers, and environmental influences .
2. Scientific Criticism
Emoto’s experiments have been heavily criticized for:
Lack of proper controls (e.g., temperature, freezing rate, sample selection).
No peer-reviewed validation in reputable scientific journals .
Failed replication under controlled conditions (e.g., a double-blind study showed no significant effect) .
3. Emoto’s Background
He held a Doctor of Alternative Medicine from a now-defunct institution accused of selling degrees .
His work was popularized in books (The Hidden Messages in Water) and films (What the Bleep Do We Know!?), but scientists dismissed it as "pathological science" .
4. Conclusion
The claim is false in the sense that it lacks rigorous scientific support. While Emoto’s ideas inspired New Age and holistic movements, they do not meet scientific standards. Critics argue his results were likely due to bias, selective reporting, or methodological flaws .
I agree that there were no peer-reviewed studies, but I distrust these critics, also. They are likely the same ones who criticize Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine.
Our emotions definitely affect our own health and the health of those interacting with us. This occurs by many physiological mechanisms, no doubt. Maybe water structure is one of them. Maybe not.
Correction: As an example of why I do not trust the opinion of mainstream scientists, I mentioned their opinions of Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine. I agree that these are not even in the same category with Dr Emoto's claims.
I wouldn't put this in even remotely in the same category as ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine because both of those drugs had a long history of use and ivermectin even won awards. They've been used for decades with very measurable results.
His claims on the other hand have none of that objectively true history.
It was also quite a bit of positive stuff about ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine even after it was being attacked but that stuff was simply suppressed.
Basically I'm saying you're making an over generalization fallacy and a category error.
Yes. I was overgeneralizing, but not meaning to categorize them together. I just don't trust their opinion, so I chose another example of why they cannot be trusted to tell us the truth. They are in no way equal examples. You are correct.
I guess the question is, do you also believe the type of music we listen to doesn't affect us?
Because Indigenous Australians have known the power of healing through tone for years.
It seems the western world fobs off the east / ancient too easily.
We haven't been in touch for over ten years. I realize I should have a link to his work, but I don't. Sorry. But he said he did the same studies as Emoto and got the same results. He was a big believer that, since we are made largely of water, we need to take it seriously... that our emotions effect our health. He believed in living in gratefulness, with abundant expectations, yet, he also cared about seeing reality for what it is. (He just thought we could reshape it with thought, emotions, and intention.)
I stand on that scripture and have taught my kids from an early age the consequences of our words ! But I never saw this water example . Praise god and thank you so much for posting. I just sent to my grown kids lol
Further clarification via Grok for your reference.
Grok prompt: do water molecules have a dipole antenna?
Water molecules do not have a dipole antenna in the engineering sense, but they do exhibit a dipole moment due to their molecular structure, which can interact with electromagnetic fields in a way somewhat analogous to an antenna. Let me clarify:
A water molecule (H₂O) has a bent shape, with an angle of about 104.5° between the two hydrogen atoms and the oxygen atom. Oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen, pulling the shared electrons closer to itself. This creates a partial negative charge (δ⁻) near the oxygen and partial positive charges (δ⁺) near the hydrogens, resulting in a permanent electric dipole moment of approximately 1.85 Debye (6.17 × 10⁻³⁰ C·m).
This dipole moment allows water molecules to interact with electromagnetic fields, such as microwaves. In a microwave oven, for example, the oscillating electric field causes water molecules to rotate as their dipoles align with the field, converting electromagnetic energy into thermal energy through molecular friction. This is why water heats up in a microwave.
However, a dipole antenna, as used in radio engineering, is a specific physical structure (e.g., a metal rod or wire) designed to transmit or receive electromagnetic waves efficiently at certain frequencies. Water molecules don’t function as antennas in this sense—they lack the conductive, macroscopic structure of an antenna. Instead, their dipole moment enables them to couple with external electric fields, particularly at frequencies like 2.45 GHz (used in microwaves), where rotational transitions are excited.
In summary, water molecules have a dipole moment that allows them to interact with electromagnetic fields, but calling this a "dipole antenna" is not technically accurate, as they don’t serve as engineered antennas. If you meant a specific context (e.g., water’s role in RF absorption or a metaphorical use of "antenna"), let me know, and I can dig deeper!
You should look into Veda Austin, too, and her work on water memory.
You can do your own experiment, I did several years ago. Put some cooked rice in clean dry jars, seal, label with LOVE and HATE. Several times a day focus on them, verbalize that emotion to the jar or treat them in line with that word. Keep it going, we went weeks, see what happens and the differences between the two.
❌ Scientific community’s stance:
• Emoto’s experiments lacked rigorous scientific methodology.
• He did not publish his studies in peer-reviewed journals.
• His process had:
• No consistent controls
• Subjective interpretation of what constitutes a “beautiful” vs. “ugly” crystal
• Potential for selection bias in photography
Attempts to replicate:
• Some independent researchers attempted replication but found no statistically significant effects.
• Others criticized the lack of double-blind procedures — meaning the people photographing or evaluating crystals knew what label was on the bottle.
Verdict from scientists:
It’s pseudoscience — compelling in imagery, rich in metaphor, but not supported by repeatable, objective data.
Its fake pseudo science. Ice chrystal patterns are formed by bacteria. This was an uncontrolled study. The video is misleading because it says that it was bottled water but it was really water in cups. Already exposed to bacteria in the air.
Remember: "We are the news now." "Handle with care"
Respectfully the research by Dr Emoto has been verified and repeated. Can you please explain why you believe it is “fake” science versus unconverted mainstream science? It has a hypothesis an experiment with repeatable outcome. I do agree that distilled water should be included in any experiments but varied water sources would be needed wouldn’t they? The electromagnetic experiments also aligned with these earlier experiments. 40 years of experiments. Which of these are “fake”science
Have you seen the water memory images? Pretty amazing. Also look at Dr Emoto image of holy water and blessed water under electron
Microscopes incredible
You should look into "The Intention Experiment" book by Lynn McTaggart. It's along the same lines but goes into additional things affected by thoughts (for example, plants).
I struggle with this and have prayed about it many times. My brain will think an ugly thought about someone and I try to stop that, but if the bad thought pops into my head, then I try to follow up with an "I love you" thought (or whisper) to the subject of my bad thought because of what that bad energy might have done once I've put it out there. It really dismays me that I am so ugly on the inside to be capable of derogatory or hateful thoughts about fellow human beings. So I keep praying about it and keep following up a bad thought with a good one.
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things”Philippians 4:8 I think. I too struggle with this one. Snark was my first language
You are human. All humans are capable of ugly, negative thoughts. All humans have bad days where they think them, or worse ones when they express them with negative actions.
You are human. You strive to be better than the you that existed yesterday. You strive to do good for a world that often appears hell bent on being evil, and think positively about things.
Be glad you recognise the human condition and strive to improve upon it.
I've read a bit about this and will do more study. I try to do the same...love others the way God loves us but it's a challenge.. blessings to you Magpie!
"And God said let there be light, and there was light” (Genesis 1:3)
Those are familiar words, but they are also incredibly profound. God spoke this world into existence. He said “let there be” light, darkness, oceans, plants, animals, and people.
I know a scientist who continued the work of Dr Emoto. He was able to reproduce the same results.
Here is a link to Dr Emoto's work.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/masaru-emotos-water-experiment-fascinating-insight-chakraborty--gh47c#:~:text=Masaru%20Emoto%20was%20a%20Japanese%20researcher%20and,how%20human%20consciousness%2C%20words%2C%20and%20emotions%20can
The claim that Dr. Masaru Emoto conducted experiments showing that human thoughts, words, or intentions affect water's crystalline structure when frozen is controversial and widely regarded as pseudoscience by the mainstream scientific community. Here’s a breakdown of the facts:
1. The Claim
Dr. Emoto asserted that:
2. Scientific Criticism
Emoto’s experiments have been heavily criticized for:
3. Emoto’s Background
4. Conclusion
The claim is false in the sense that it lacks rigorous scientific support. While Emoto’s ideas inspired New Age and holistic movements, they do not meet scientific standards. Critics argue his results were likely due to bias, selective reporting, or methodological flaws .
For further details, see critiques from The Irish Times or NeuroLogica Blog .
I agree that there were no peer-reviewed studies, but I distrust these critics, also. They are likely the same ones who criticize Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine.
Our emotions definitely affect our own health and the health of those interacting with us. This occurs by many physiological mechanisms, no doubt. Maybe water structure is one of them. Maybe not.
Correction: As an example of why I do not trust the opinion of mainstream scientists, I mentioned their opinions of Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine. I agree that these are not even in the same category with Dr Emoto's claims.
I wouldn't put this in even remotely in the same category as ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine because both of those drugs had a long history of use and ivermectin even won awards. They've been used for decades with very measurable results.
His claims on the other hand have none of that objectively true history.
It was also quite a bit of positive stuff about ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine even after it was being attacked but that stuff was simply suppressed.
Basically I'm saying you're making an over generalization fallacy and a category error.
Yes. I was overgeneralizing, but not meaning to categorize them together. I just don't trust their opinion, so I chose another example of why they cannot be trusted to tell us the truth. They are in no way equal examples. You are correct.
I guess the question is, do you also believe the type of music we listen to doesn't affect us? Because Indigenous Australians have known the power of healing through tone for years. It seems the western world fobs off the east / ancient too easily.
That would be a different conversation entirely.
This guy was an attention seaking hack of the variety that you can find at any metaphysical convention.
Very interesting.
Thank you fren!
Wow I have followed Dr Emoto’s work for years can you expand on the other scientist?
We haven't been in touch for over ten years. I realize I should have a link to his work, but I don't. Sorry. But he said he did the same studies as Emoto and got the same results. He was a big believer that, since we are made largely of water, we need to take it seriously... that our emotions effect our health. He believed in living in gratefulness, with abundant expectations, yet, he also cared about seeing reality for what it is. (He just thought we could reshape it with thought, emotions, and intention.)
https://nitter.poast.org/RealFletch17/status/1925537752143036688
The Bible told us:
Proverbs 18:21
21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
And Tesla told us the secret of the Universe is 3,6,9 and everything is frequency and vibration.
I stand on that scripture and have taught my kids from an early age the consequences of our words ! But I never saw this water example . Praise god and thank you so much for posting. I just sent to my grown kids lol
You taught them well! You are so welcome! I'm always excited to find examples of God's magnificent universe! ✨
Joys1Daughter, I love you and thank you for this post.
Awww...love you, too SirBud! 🙏🤍
Each molecule of H20 is it's own little dipole antennae.
What signal might it be receiving, or even broadcasting?
The average human is 60-70% water.
Stay hydrated, frens.
Listen to the signal, not the noise.
My husband will find this fascinating because he's a HAM ...
Further clarification via Grok for your reference. Grok prompt: do water molecules have a dipole antenna?
Water molecules do not have a dipole antenna in the engineering sense, but they do exhibit a dipole moment due to their molecular structure, which can interact with electromagnetic fields in a way somewhat analogous to an antenna. Let me clarify:
A water molecule (H₂O) has a bent shape, with an angle of about 104.5° between the two hydrogen atoms and the oxygen atom. Oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen, pulling the shared electrons closer to itself. This creates a partial negative charge (δ⁻) near the oxygen and partial positive charges (δ⁺) near the hydrogens, resulting in a permanent electric dipole moment of approximately 1.85 Debye (6.17 × 10⁻³⁰ C·m).
This dipole moment allows water molecules to interact with electromagnetic fields, such as microwaves. In a microwave oven, for example, the oscillating electric field causes water molecules to rotate as their dipoles align with the field, converting electromagnetic energy into thermal energy through molecular friction. This is why water heats up in a microwave.
However, a dipole antenna, as used in radio engineering, is a specific physical structure (e.g., a metal rod or wire) designed to transmit or receive electromagnetic waves efficiently at certain frequencies. Water molecules don’t function as antennas in this sense—they lack the conductive, macroscopic structure of an antenna. Instead, their dipole moment enables them to couple with external electric fields, particularly at frequencies like 2.45 GHz (used in microwaves), where rotational transitions are excited.
In summary, water molecules have a dipole moment that allows them to interact with electromagnetic fields, but calling this a "dipole antenna" is not technically accurate, as they don’t serve as engineered antennas. If you meant a specific context (e.g., water’s role in RF absorption or a metaphorical use of "antenna"), let me know, and I can dig deeper!
Thank PM! I learn so much here!
To the deep state satan worshiping pedophiles: I HATE YOU ALL!
To those of you Anons that have gathered here: I LOVE YOU ALL!
You should look into Veda Austin, too, and her work on water memory.
You can do your own experiment, I did several years ago. Put some cooked rice in clean dry jars, seal, label with LOVE and HATE. Several times a day focus on them, verbalize that emotion to the jar or treat them in line with that word. Keep it going, we went weeks, see what happens and the differences between the two.
Fascinating...thanks Dagny!
Thanks tweety!
I'm gonna be honest with yall. This sounds like a bunch of bullshit. But I'll do a lil research.
From ChatGPT:
⚖️ Is it scientifically true?
❌ Scientific community’s stance: • Emoto’s experiments lacked rigorous scientific methodology. • He did not publish his studies in peer-reviewed journals. • His process had: • No consistent controls • Subjective interpretation of what constitutes a “beautiful” vs. “ugly” crystal • Potential for selection bias in photography
Attempts to replicate: • Some independent researchers attempted replication but found no statistically significant effects. • Others criticized the lack of double-blind procedures — meaning the people photographing or evaluating crystals knew what label was on the bottle.
Verdict from scientists:
It’s pseudoscience — compelling in imagery, rich in metaphor, but not supported by repeatable, objective data.
Its fake pseudo science. Ice chrystal patterns are formed by bacteria. This was an uncontrolled study. The video is misleading because it says that it was bottled water but it was really water in cups. Already exposed to bacteria in the air.
Remember: "We are the news now." "Handle with care"
Respectfully the research by Dr Emoto has been verified and repeated. Can you please explain why you believe it is “fake” science versus unconverted mainstream science? It has a hypothesis an experiment with repeatable outcome. I do agree that distilled water should be included in any experiments but varied water sources would be needed wouldn’t they? The electromagnetic experiments also aligned with these earlier experiments. 40 years of experiments. Which of these are “fake”science
Any repeats of this experiment are also either uncontrolled or fraudulent. Do the experiment yourself.
I will
That's not how ice formation works at all...
Have you seen the water memory images? Pretty amazing. Also look at Dr Emoto image of holy water and blessed water under electron Microscopes incredible
I'm going to check it out! Thanks Joan!
For those interested in water memory https://youtu.be/R8VyUsVOic0?si=BYankEwgPVEmTUqx
And related article https://www.e4l.com/articles/water-memory-what-the-science-says
You should look into "The Intention Experiment" book by Lynn McTaggart. It's along the same lines but goes into additional things affected by thoughts (for example, plants).
I struggle with this and have prayed about it many times. My brain will think an ugly thought about someone and I try to stop that, but if the bad thought pops into my head, then I try to follow up with an "I love you" thought (or whisper) to the subject of my bad thought because of what that bad energy might have done once I've put it out there. It really dismays me that I am so ugly on the inside to be capable of derogatory or hateful thoughts about fellow human beings. So I keep praying about it and keep following up a bad thought with a good one.
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things”Philippians 4:8 I think. I too struggle with this one. Snark was my first language
You are human. All humans are capable of ugly, negative thoughts. All humans have bad days where they think them, or worse ones when they express them with negative actions.
You are human. You strive to be better than the you that existed yesterday. You strive to do good for a world that often appears hell bent on being evil, and think positively about things.
Be glad you recognise the human condition and strive to improve upon it.
Actually this is why the main message of Jesus Chris is forgiveness. It’s the ultimate cure
I've read a bit about this and will do more study. I try to do the same...love others the way God loves us but it's a challenge.. blessings to you Magpie!
Its the frequency of your attitude more than tje words.
Some cool YouTube videos on this subject
I agree Moose!
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with GOD
And the Word was God
"And God said let there be light, and there was light” (Genesis 1:3)
Those are familiar words, but they are also incredibly profound. God spoke this world into existence. He said “let there be” light, darkness, oceans, plants, animals, and people.
The word is everything! What you say changes everything! God said....!