Wireless: A danger to us all ? - Page 2

DocDutch · 21-05-2007, 15:47

I agree with you there Stu.

I dont think there is a danger with wifi etc, if there was then it would've been with TV, radio etc etc etc. but I will watch the program.

Halcyon · 21-05-2007, 15:53

But the amount of radiation or whatever it's called is greater along the spectrum if I recall corectly ?
Hence radio waves are harmless and X-Rays are potential killers.

Stuart · 22-05-2007, 11:59

Well, what did everyone think?

While I personally think the potential danger does need serious investigation (as with any potential danger), I don't think that (if it happened as shown), the Panorama investigation was good. They appeared to have started with the premise that WiFi and mobiles are dangerous and then spent half an hour trying to prove that.

I have to admit, I am not sure if I agree with WiFi being installed in classrooms (if there is even a risk of cancer, why expose our kids to it), but that doesn't mean I don't think it is safe.

All the programme showed us was a series of (apparently) well known scientists who said WiFi was bad, one scientist who said it wasn't (who they then pointed had once worked for a mobile phone company so obviously they were saying his opinion was tainted) and a woman who said she got headaches. Then she proceeded to cover her house in tinfoil (which can be a sign of *ahem* problems).

One final point: Wouldn't covering her walls, and not the windows actually reflect the waves within the room? Therefore making the problem worse?

BTW, there is an interesting article on the programme on El Reg. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/05..._science_bunk/

Wicked_and_Crazy · 22-05-2007, 12:56

Must admit i find it scary the amount of radiation around in our world. I hadnt really thought about it too much until a few years ago when i got a PDA and realised just how many wireless networks are around. This on top of TV, Radio and mobile phones. There surely has to be a point where the human race cant take any more. I appreciate the signal levels and wave lengths should make most waves harmless, however im more worried about the cumulative effect.

Also consider microwaved food, is it really safe?

Halcyon · 22-05-2007, 13:51

I have said it many times before and will continue to make sure I keep away from this technology as much as I can.

A lot of money and time has been put in by scientists looking into this and the health factor has never gone away over the years.

In a world where we now have a chance to live longer, where we don't get diseases and illnesses as often as many years ago, it looks like we are just developping other ways to make ourself ill.

Whether it be through Wifi / mobile phone radiation or chemicals and preservatives in food or washing / household products, it is one way for us to create problems and eventually lead to even death.
Even living under electricity pylons has caused people to get ill.

I think it is highly important that we have money put into a government and independant led research program right now.
We should think about restricting the amount of Wifi products being delivered to the public and also educate people more about the dangers.

If anyone built a phone mast / Wifi mast anywhere near me, I would knock it down straight away.

I think mobile masts and Wifi are secret killers.

I know a lot of people like their routers and it is true they do help in the fact that you don't need to cable up your whole house or school, but if it is going to have an effect on my health, then I say no to it.

One of the first things I intend on doing when I move house is to find out how clost I am to masts.

Graham M · 22-05-2007, 14:32

Hmm so all taxi drivers are now going to die of Cancer due to the relatively High Gain Antennas on top of their cars, hang on, I have a taxi radio next to my bed, oh noes! As has been said before, why worry? It's all a fact of life these days, enjoy it!

Tezcatlipoca · 22-05-2007, 21:27

Unless someone tapes their wireless router to the side of their head, what's the problem?

fireman328 · 22-05-2007, 22:55

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Originally Posted by Action Jackson

Never mind wireless devices or mobile phones. Heavy electricity has been proven to be the true silent killer.

Heavy water can kill you as well. If it falls on your head lol.

danielf · 23-05-2007, 00:40

It's a shame Dr Wadd is no longer with us. He was a bit of an expert on this issue.

The Jackal · 27-05-2007, 16:52

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Originally Posted by zinglebarb

I think the biggest threat to anyones brain isnt a wave its a woman they really can screw your head up

I must be dyslexic as I read that all wrong

" woman, screw, head "

Good things surely not ?
Oh yeh unless she is your wife

LOL

Stuart · 03-12-2007, 17:49

Well, the BBC's editorial complaints unit has finished investigating this program, they have concluded that the programme, while essentially correct to bring up the worries presented the facts in an unbalanced way. In fact they had three scientists who were presenting the case for the notion that Wifi radiation is bad, one presenting the case against. They also unfairly called the independance of the man who was against into question. The ECU seem to have completely ignored the fact that, IIRC, one of the people presenting the case for the notion was actively engaged in selling protection gear.

http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquir...ewed-wi-report

c1rcle · 03-12-2007, 17:59

i as bin yusin wifi 4 a cupl ov munfs now n dere iz nufin rong wiv mi brane

AntiSilence · 03-12-2007, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by c1rcle

i as bin yusin wifi 4 a cupl ov munfs now n dere iz nufin rong wiv mi brane

It seems to have turned you into a Chav!

Graham M · 03-12-2007, 18:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by c1rcle

i as bin yusin wifi 4 a cupl ov munfs now n dere iz nufin rong wiv mi brane

Oh god... I've been using WiFi for about 6 years! lol

c1rcle · 03-12-2007, 18:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by AntiSilence

It seems to have turned you into a Chav!

All the chavs I know haven't the intelligence to use a pc let alone post on something as complicated as a forum.

I'm not saying they're thick but they do go round with tracksuit bottoms tucked into their socks

---------- Post added at 18:34 ---------- Previous post was at 18:32 ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeph

Oh god... I've been using WiFi for about 6 years! lol

In that case you should be dead by now.

Glad to see you're not though