Stuff They Don't Want You To Know CLASSIC: Cell Phones, 5G & Cancer
Jun 24, 2024
Exploring the debate on cell phones and cancer, discussing AI technology, cell phone evolution, risks, and benefits, effects of radiation on rats, health risks, and controversies. Audience engagement on privacy concerns and addictive behaviors with technology.
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Hosts' First Cell Phones Stories
- The hosts shared personal stories about their first cell phones, including beepers and early models like Nokia and Razor.
- These anecdotes illustrate the rapid evolution of mobile technology and its integration into daily life.
Cell Phones’ Cellular Grid Advantage
- Cellular technology uses a grid of small cells allowing frequency reuse, enabling many simultaneous conversations.
- This design vastly improves range and capacity compared to walkie-talkies or CB radios.
Understanding Cell Phone Radiation
- Cell phones emit radio frequency radiation (RFR) which is non-ionizing and traditionally considered not harmful.
- Over half of emitted radiation can be absorbed by the body when the phone is next to the head.