Eli5 how doesn‘t apple lightning cable shock me?

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Since pins on both sides are in reach, can be touched and usually are connected to a wallcharger with enough AMP to kill a human.

Would it be safe to touch both sides with one hand? With wet fingers?
Does the charger somehow communicate with the device before sending current?

Edit: I am in Europe so having 230V50hz, Charger is the classic 12W 2.4Amp USBA one.

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It’s a low voltage, so it tries to shock you, but just doesn’t have enough oomph.
You can sometimes feel it if you lick your lips and place the charger between them (with the contacts on your wetted lips).
Warning: do at your own risk, shouldn’t hurt but also I’m not a professional. Just personal experience.

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