Deon Anthony
Week 6
A01
In “Is Wi-Fi In Schools Safe?”, author Brian Spero discusses the health risks of electromagnetic field exposure. Living in a country with so much advanced technology, many of us have become unquestionably dependent on these advancements. Whether it be your smartphone or laptop, many can agree that they cannot live without it. But the real issue is if you can live a healthy life with it? Spero mentions the health concerns that relate to EMF can range from “cancer risks and behavioral changes to cardiovascular irregularities and sleep disorders.” Spero also claims that children are more prone to developing health issues from these forms of toxic exposures because they are still at a developing stage. Thus leading to the risk of EMF in school settings. With a greater strength wifi at schools, we are exposed to more powerful EMF. While reading this article I was wondering, if this is true why would schools allow such health risks? After reading further on I came to the realization that school’s are also just part of a marketing business. After investing so much on these technologies, administrators would not want to agree or admit to the fact that their schools are unsafe for students.
Question:
Our schools have now been developed around technology. Using computers for essays, research, etc.. If we were to switch back to an education without technology, what would be its replacement?
References:
- Spero, B. (n.d.). Is Wi-Fi in Schools Safe?: Putting EMF Exposure on Your Radar of Potential Health Risks. Retrieved October 29, 2017, from http://bostonparentspaper.com/article/is-wi-fi-in-schools-safe.html
- Health Effects of EMFs (Electromagnetic Fields). (2017, March 15). Retrieved October 29, 2017, from http://livelighter.org/health-effects-of-emf-electromagnetic-fields/
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