manoappa wrote:
I am a physicist (theoretical/experimental) so quite familiar with much of this all the way back to
Maxwell's Equations . . . .
I am familiar with Maxwell's equations (PhD in physics). 42 years experience working with spacecraft; we spend a lot of time testing for EMI/EMC; all processors in electronic devices emit this even at tiny levels.
The isuue is EMF radiation and its impact on the human. body/brain, pregnant mothers etc.
Recent studies show that cancer(many kinds) is triggered by EMF radiation . .
Recent studies -- I would like to see references for peer-reviewed published papers in respected medical journals. You have not provided any. Those studies should include statistical data (peer-reviewed by experts in the medical fields that are relevant) that relate to the levels of EMFs typically resulting from exposure to the consumer grade devices you are concerned about. You did provide a number of other general links but none of them relate to the specific issues you have brought up.
Unsafe at Any Speed: The Designed-In Dangers of the American Automobile is a non-fiction book by consumer advocate Ralph Nader, first published in 1965.
Yes, I am familiar with that book and the work Nader did regarding the dangers of the Corvair and other automobiles. That work led to many of the safety regulations in place today for automobiles. Note that many restrictions and safety regulations are in place regarding safe and unsafe levels of exposure to radiation as well. But that Nader work is not relevant to the EMF questions you posed earlier.
so reducing the radiation is very important
I agree with not subjecting infants and pregnant women and anybody to unnecessary risks and levels of radiation. But context is important. What are those levels of electromagnetic radiation and how do they compare to other risks that have been statistically quantified and (apparently) accepted:
- radiation from the sun (a much bigger problem I believe), and much higher levels of solar radiation exposure while at altitude in aircraft for both employees and passengers
- ubiquitous WiFi in most places of employment, stores, public places. How much radiation exposure results from that. Noting also ubiquitous WiFi in hospitals, medical clinics, etc. where doctors and staff are seen constantly using cell phones as well as WiFi. If those levels are dangerous, why is it so heavily used in medical facilities? Those levels are all regulated by the FCC, by the way.
- have you noticed that many refrigerators, smoke detectors, light bulbs (!), thermostats, doorbells, security systems throughout residences and businesses are all on WIFi? I just got a new dishwasher and it is on WiFi! I Have you considered the environmental levels of RF in totality from these things? And smoke detectors (required by law) contain radioactive material. There is also EMF from ordinary appliances, including refrigerators, motors in kitchen appliances, etc. We are exposed to all these things, cumulative, which is why there are safety regulations that constrain levels.
Why radiate more than needed ?
I agree with that thought. But note also that manufacturers of WiFi and devices that use WiFi face consumers that mostly complain about wanting stronger and better WiFi, not the other way around. And this is what manufacturers will respond to. Hence why we have to have those regulations to keep it under control.
In the meantime, to reduce your exposure, perhaps eliminate all WiFi devices in your home (or turn off their WiFi), turn off all BlueTooth where you can, avoid airline travel, don't use or go near anyone using cell phones, maybe avoid trains and subways as well since they all have strong WiFi, avoid businesses that have WiFi. It almost seems like a huge endeavor to even figure out where to start. Hence the importance of understanding the relative strength of the EMF from all these different sources.
For both Macs and PCs, doing all these things would largely disable their most common functions and might make them very difficult to use. But one can start with turning off or disabling the largest sources first, which requires a pretty good and documented knowledge of what those levels actually are so you know what to prioritize.
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