The article: “Is Wi-Fi in Schools Safe- - Boston Parents Paper”, addressees the heath concerns related with the frequent exposure to technological devices which emit electromagnetic fields. In this article (addressed mainly to the parents of young children in schools), the author claims that the effects of the EMF on a human’s health are extremely harmful. Related concerns address cancer risk, cardiovascular irregularities, behavioral changes and sleep disorders. In addition, the author claims that the exposure to such devices can certainly contribute to degrading the physiological integrity of the system at the cellular and molecular level, and therefore represent a big contributor to diseases such as autism. However, the biggest concern is addressed towards the young learners in school, who at such young age are more easily influenced under all aspects.
As I was reading the article, I personally thought that the author was exaggerating the facts and that if it was really as damaging as she claimed it was, the government wouldn’t allow it in schools or some other form of action would take place in order to prevent it from happening, however in the section “Why isn’t more being done?” Rees explains the reason that hides behind the use of Wi-Fi in schools and the general positive thinking surrounding technology and that is not the innocuousness of these devices, but not surprisingly, is because of the marketing business. Of course, I believe that the continuous exposure to EMF will negatively affect the health of individuals, however, I think it is a very big challenge to change that. Today’s society revolves around technology, everything is done through the web: communication, interviews, job opportunities, learning, entrainment… And the reality is that we live in a world where we just can’t live without our cellphones, laptops, headphones, tablets etc. As much as I hate to admit it, I am addicted to my cellphone and although I know the negative effects of it I am not able to live without it, because everyone who surrounds me has it. In addition, I have never been exposed to real-life examples of the negative impacts that the author claims. Therefore, I think the right way to solve this 21st century issue is to raise as much awareness as possible and to limit the usage of these devices all together. Also, it is necessary to take action together as a community and eventually as a society because it is very difficult/impossible to quit when you find yourself in continuous exposure.
Question: Even knowing the negative effects that these devices have on our bodies, how can we improve and fix this if everyone surrounding us is using them? We would get the same negative effects and causes even tho the waves don't originate from our devices.
Question: Even knowing the negative effects that these devices have on our bodies, how can we improve and fix this if everyone surrounding us is using them? We would get the same negative effects and causes even tho the waves don't originate from our devices.
References:
- Spero, Brian. Is Wi-Fi in Schools Safe- - Boston Parents Paper. Boston Parents Paper.
- “Seven Signs You're Addicted To The Internet.” Addiction.com, 18 Mar. 2015, www.addiction.com/7823/seven-signs-youre-addicted-to-the-internet/.
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