July 12 Safe Tech International News and Notes
WHO, EVs and Pacemakers, Herbs, Neurological Deaths, Fight or Flight and the Brain
GRATITUDE
I want to thank the many earnest writers and activists, as well as others behind the scenes - who are working to “offer the best they have to everyone” - Philip Sedwick This includes but is not limited to the herbalists, garden designer, and Parkinson’s expert offering free information, included here today, as well as the researchers, scientists, and members of the public who have been working on the EMF issue for years/decades. The growing community is embodying more whole brained inclusion, more humanity, more insight, more kindness, and more power.
Link to Gary’s post below under Health, below.
For info. on the Skyrocketing Neurological Death Rates, see the updated study (2021) from Colin Pritchard, Anne Silk, Lars Hansen, Bournemouth University, Neurological Deaths in the 21st Century in 21 Western Countries: Demographics or Environmental Cause Conclusions: “Neurological death rates are accelerating at an unprecedented rate, challenging the Gompertzian hypothesis that these increases are primarily due demographics, strongly indicating multiple interactive environmental causes” [] The speed of these changes poses a serious challenge to the general Gompertzian explanation” [] one particular environmental exposure, depending upon the under-lying genetic predisposition, appears to lead to different diseases, exemplified by the association of electromagnetism with the development of both cancer and neurological diseases [26,29-32]. The idea that these neurological increases are due to improved diagnosis and demographics [9]. [18,19] may well have a role to play but unlikely to be at such an accelerating pace in just sixteen years. The more likely explanation is that environmental and occupational factors impact upon under-lying genetic factors, creating oxidative stress that contributes to neuro-degeneration. A practical indication of accelerating neurological morbidity in Britain is the development of two new charities, ‘Young Dementia UK’ and ‘The Young Person’s section’ of ‘The Parkinson’s Disease Society’, suggesting both community and hospital services may be overwhelmed. Exemplified in the numbers of total neurological deaths, rising from under 30,000 in the UK to more than 100,000 and in America from 174,000 to more than 436,000. Our concern is that there may be a parallel evolving, similar to what occurred with asbestosis, which often took twenty years to develop serious symptom from initial exposure. At the moment, the impact of the asbestos crisis is still being seen in major increases in mesothelioma cases going through the age-bands who were exposed earlier in the 20th century [33-35]. But more importantly, following Governmental preventative measures the incidence of mesothelioma began to decline [36]. Therefore, it seems self-evident that with the accelerating numbers of neurological patients there will be a need for enhanced services as well as prevention. It is feared that any necessary response could be hampered by the false assumption that increased neurological disease is largely due to demography rather than dis-proportionately more people developing neurological disease and at an earlier age. There is not only a need to determine what is causing these changes over such a short time span, but also a need for urgent action to prevent, treat and upgrade services accordingly.”
Reminder: WHO has altered their epidemiological categories to 20-year cohorts, (ages 55-74) further obscuring the earlier onset of dementias Alzheimer’s, etc.
NEWS AND NOTES
AI: BRAIN MERCHANT, BLOOD IN THE MACHINE: AI is not "democratizing creativity." It's doing the opposite Why Silicon Valley's favorite AI buzz phrase is so misleading and insulting No, AI is not going to democratize a whole lot, I’m afraid, aside from things like ‘access to second-rate customer service bots for midsized business owners’. It is, by and large, a profoundly anti-democratic force, in fact, given that who decides to adopt it in a workplace is almost always management, that rank and file workers are almost never given any input into whether or how they might want to use it, and freelancers must simply deal with the economic fallout of declining wages and fewer opportunities.² Again, this doesn’t mean there are not specific utilities for which AI might be useful; but describing the act of generating automated output as ‘democratizing’ is nonsensical at best, and insulting at worst. There’s plenty that companies like OpenAI could do if they were earnestly interested in “democratizing” anything. To start, they could compensate writers, artists, coders, and other creative workers for the material they’re already training their automation systems on. HERE
AUTOMOBILES: Electromagnetic Exposure Levels of Electric Vehicle Drive Motors to Passenger Wearing Cardiac Pacemakers EMF-Portal | Electromagnetic Exposure Levels of Electric Vehicle Drive Motors to Passenger Wearing Cardiac Pacemakers (COURTESY KEITH)
CANADIAN UPDATE: UPDATE 2024-07-10 W.H.O., what, when, where, how, and why? includes “W.H.O. to build neglect of RF-EMF exposure hazards on flawed EHC reviews? Case study demonstrates how ‘no hazards’ conclusion is drawn from data showing hazards” and 2. Often, cell tower/antenna proponents seem to strive (a) to have everyone involved feel terrified about wireless connectivity during emergency situations and (b) to have everyone keep that fear top-of-mind when making decisions. However…
CELLPHONES CHILDREN YOUTH SCHOOLS: Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issues executive order calling for cell phone restrictions | CNN
CELLPHONES CHILDREN YOUTH SCHOOLS: States Are Cracking Down on Cellphones in Schools. What That Looks Like Florida became the first state to ban cellphones in K-12 classrooms last year. Indiana passed a law in March that will ban cellphones in classrooms starting next school year. And as many as eight other state legislatures, from Kansas to Vermont, have considered bills that would prohibit students from using cellphones in class this year. Earlier this year, the Alabama State Board of Education passed a resolution strongly encouraging districts to limit cellphone use in schools. Meanwhile, Utah’s governor has said that he would support a ban on cellphones in schools and sent a letter to the state’s board of education in January detailing his concerns with students’ access to the devices in class. Even federal lawmakers are taking up the issue, albeit to a lesser extent: Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. and Tim Kaine, D-Va., filed a bill in November that would require a federal study on how cellphone use in schools is affecting students’ academic performance and mental health. (Experts don’t predict that will translate into a federal ban on cellphones in schools because these decisions are typically left up to states or local districts.) States Are Cracking Down on Cellphones in Schools. What That Looks Like (edweek.org)
CHILDREN: Nontech Summer Activities For Kids of All Ages Help your family thrive this summer—without screens HERE
CHILDREN: New hypothesis rethinks tech's impact on social interaction by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc Key points of the hypothesis include: Rather than fundamentally rewiring cognitive structures, digital platforms are altering the landscape of human sociality in significant ways; Online interactions lack crucial "we-mode" processes such as behavioral synchrony, shared attention, interbrain coupling, and emotional attunement, which are fundamental to interpersonal bonding and collective identity formation; This "disembodied disconnect" can exacerbate existing social inequalities and mental health issues, particularly for those already struggling with loneliness and social anxiety; While digital platforms offer new avenues for interaction, they may inadvertently create a divide between those who can effectively accrue social capital online and those who cannot; The researchers argue that this hypothesis provides a more nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between digital technology use and mental health outcomes, moving beyond simplistic narratives of technology as either wholly beneficial or detrimental. New hypothesis rethinks tech's impact on social interaction (phys.org) STUDY: More information: Giuseppe Riva et al, The Disembodied Disconnect Hypothesis: How Online Interactions Undermine Neurobiological Foundations of Social Cohesion, Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking (2024). DOI: 10.1089/cyber.2024.0334
CHILDREN: Eight ways to wean your child off their smartphone Fast-forward 16 years and we are addicted to our phones, with mental health on the decline from overwhelming WhatsApp messages and our sleep impacted negatively by scrolling right up until we close our eyes. And our children are right there with us. A 2023 survey revealed that 17 per cent of three to four-year-olds in the UK already have a smartphone, and 53 per cent of eight to 11-year-olds. And by the time they are 16, only two per cent of children don’t own a smartphone. Alongside the well-known negative effects of blue light on sleep, unchecked and unlimited use of screens can influence the risk of child obesity and insulin resistance, and is associated with poorer academic outcomes. With five to 16-year-olds in Britain spending an average of three hours and 20 minutes a day on their phones, the increasingly sophisticated algorithms used to keep children hooked are clearly working. Eight ways to wean your child off their smartphone (msn.com)
CHILDREN: The trouble with age-gating the internet Already, 19 states have passed laws requiring mainly two kinds of sites — social media and porn — to verify their users’ ages. And on Tuesday, federal regulators for the first time ordered an app to keep children away, with the Federal Trade Commission and Los Angeles District Attorney's Office accusing the anonymous messaging app NGL of using shady tactics to market to kids. But how do you build a wall to keep kids out? As a policy solution, it steers straight into a host of tech problems that companies (never mind regulators) haven’t really solved. [] Proponents of facial recognition and third-party verification claim that users prefer them over providing formal identification — but privacy advocates have warned those methods are too intrusive.[] The question of how to age-gate has flummoxed regulators overseas as well. The trouble with age-gating the internet - POLITICO
CHILDREN: While the federal government is intensifying scrutiny of child safety on social media sites, the metaverse is mostly uncharted territory when it comes to protecting kids. Here’s a look at how one company is tackling the issue: Meta announced yesterday that it will soon allow kids to do more in virtual reality — granting them new permissions to interact with other users, as long as they get parental approval. Last fall, Meta dropped the age limit for using Quest headsets to 10 and rolled out accounts for preteens, to be controlled by their parents. But these younger users couldn’t add followers, chat, make calls, or send invites to games and other VR experiences; that’s all set to change with the upcoming update. HERE
CLIMATE ACTIVISM: OT Meet the anti-greenwashers These are the detectives, data geeks, placard-wavers and pranksters checking whether environmental claims stack up – and calling them out when they don’t. 1. The fact checkers, 2. The consumer champions, 3. The agitators, 4. The rulemakers, 5. The refuseniks, 6. The repenters 7. The investigators 8. The whistleblowers, 9. The lawyers 10. The pranksters Meet the anti-greenwashers (imagine5.com)
ENERGY: RENEWABLES Unjust transition on trial: Communities and workers litigate to shape corporate practice The new Just Transition Litigation Tracking Tool from the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (the Resource Centre) has documented, until 31 May 2024, 60 legal cases launched around the world by Indigenous Peoples, other communities and workers or their representatives directly impacted by human rights harms associated with the growth of the renewable energy value chain. Together, these cases paint a clear picture of the growing refusal by rightsholders to accept these violations as an inevitable cost of the world’s transition. Cases brought against states and/or the private sector in transition mineral mining and three renewable energy sectors (solar, wind and hydropower) challenge a wide range of harms, including environmental abuses (77% of tracked cases), water pollution and/or access to water (80%), and abuse of Indigenous Peoples’ rights (55%), particularly the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC – 35% of cases). As proxies for some of the most salient human rights risks associated with the transition, the prevalence of these types of cases should be a red flag for companies and investors – not only because it poses a threat to the goal of a just energy transition, but also because these are precisely the issues frequently given short shrift as permitting processes are fast-tracked around the world. Expensive, time-consuming litigation can quickly eat up the benefits of such short-cuts. https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/from-us/briefings/unjust-transition-on-trial-communities-and-workers-litigate-to-shape-corporate-practice/
FCC: House Debates FCC Budget On July 9, the House Commerce Committee's Communications and Technology Subcommittee held a hearing on the fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget for the Federal Communications Commission. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel testified before the subcommittee along with fellow commissioners Brendan Carr, Geoffrey Starks, Nathan Simington, and Anna Gomez. [] The subcommittee is chaired by Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH). He set the tone of the hearing by launching an attack on what he calls the "Biden Broadband Takeover." He criticized the FCC's adoption of net neutrality rules and classifying broadband internet access service as a telecommunications service. "This action expands the FCC’s authority over broadband, allowing the agency to impose burdensome regulations that will make it harder for providers to deploy broadband," Chairman Latta said. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), the chair of the full House Commerce Committee, echoed Mr. Latta. "The Commission’s recent action to reclassify broadband Internet access as a public utility under Title II of the Communications Act, as well as the agency’s broad rules on digital discrimination, have undermined our efforts to ensure every American has access to broadband," she said. "It’s a century old framework designed to address telephone monopolies, whereas today’s broadband marketplace is incredibly competitive." In opening remarks, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) countered the criticism of the FCC's net neutrality rules. [] Commissioner Carr criticized Biden Administration efforts to close the digital divide including the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, as well as net neutrality and digital discrimination rules. [] Commissioner Starks' testimony focused on the importance of additional funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program. [] "The importance of digital connectivity in the daily lives of Americans is what makes the funding lapse of the bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program so concerning," said Commissioner Gomez. https://www.benton.org/headlines/house-debates-fcc-budget
5G: 5G laptop market limps along with minimal demand Despite the security and accessibility advantages to 5G laptops, demand for these devices doesn't match the industry's enthusiasm that they'll take of. In comparison to some of the more grandiose use cases for 5G – think, flying taxis and remote surgery – the market for 5G laptops appears to be more attainable and practical. Unfortunately, demand for 5G laptops is limited. "The reality of connected tablets, laptops, and other personal devices – other than cars – is challenging despite representing a perfect theoretical business opportunity for everybody in the value chain," Dario Talmesio, research director for Omdia, told Light Reading in an email exchange. 5G laptop market limps along with minimal demand (lightreading.com)
5G INDUSTRY: 5G Wireless Connections in North America Double the Global Average There was strong 5G wireless growth during first quarter of 2024, with 185 million additions pushing global connections to almost the 2 billion level, according to data from 5G Americas telecommunications trade organization and Omdia, an analyst and advisory company. North America is a big part of the positive momentum. The researchers reported that 32% of all cellular connections were 5G, which is double the global average. The overall growth rate was 11%, which equates to 22 million new connections. North America now has 220 million 5G connections. The firms predict that 5G connections globally will reach 7.7 billion by 2028. At that point, they expect there to be 700 million 5G connections in North America. 5G Wireless Connections in North America Double the Global Average | Benton Institute for Broadband & Society
5G INDUSTRY: From First Pitch to Final Out: T-Mobile’s 5G Network Unlocks New Fan Experiences at MLB All-Star Week Go-Ahead Entry lets fans use facial authentication technology to enter the park and will use T-Mobile’s 5G network to quickly transmit data and confirm ticketing info — making it easier to get into the game than ever before. Increased Accessibility. T-Mobile is partnering with MLB and OneCourt to give fans that are visually impaired the ability to experience baseball like never before with 5G-connected devices during the All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. 5G Automated Balls and Strikes. For the second year in a row, MLB will test the automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system leveraging a 5G private mobile network from T-Mobile’s 5G Advanced Network Solutions (ANS) during the All-Star Futures Game featuring top Minor League prospects. T-Mobile 5G Batting Practice. Fans can tune into the T-Mobile 5G BP show to see new, immersive angles of players as they warm up for the T-Mobile Home Run Derby. [] To ensure fans have enhanced wireless speeds during All-Star Week in Arlington and beyond, T-Mobile made permanent 5G upgrades to the area, giving Un-carrier customers access to Ultra-Capacity 5G throughout the ballpark, on top of faster speeds across Arlington. From First Pitch to Final Out: T-Mobile’s 5G Network Unlocks New Fan Experiences at MLB All-Star Week | Morningstar
HAVANA: FECA Program Sets Standards on ‘Havana Syndrome’ Claims By: FEDweek Staff Published: July 9, 2024 Following is a policy statement from the Labor Department on how the Federal Employees Compensation Act will handle claims related to “anomalous health incidents,” more commonly known as “Havana Syndrome”—a catchall term for conditions whose origin is uncertain but whose frequency has increased in recent years. By: FEDweek Staff In recent years, and predominantly overseas, some Federal employees have reported a series of sudden sensory events such as sounds, pressure, or heat concurrently or immediately preceding the sudden onset of symptoms such as headaches, pain, nausea, or disequilibrium (unsteadiness or vertigo). Symptoms were first reported by personnel stationed in Cuba and have since been collectively referred to as Havana Syndrome. The specific source of these incidents remains under investigation and the prognosis for the symptoms and/or diseases that result is unclear. Notwithstanding, it remains the responsibility of OWCP to provide Federal employees with medical care and compensation for disability or death resulting from these AHIs. FECA Bulletin 22-03 provided instructions for how anomalous health incident (AHI) claims were to be handled when initially received. The Bulletin advised that if there were additional diagnosed conditions at the time of receipt, beyond traumatic brain injuries (e.g., gastrointestinal conditions, cancer, etc.), that these conditions would require a well-rationalized opinion from a physician addressing causal relationship, and that the claims examiner could consider a referral to a District Medical Advisor (DMA) if needed to determine if the AHI was competent to cause the additional diagnoses indicated. Medical research however is limited concerning which conditions are connected to traumatic brain injuries resulting from anomalous health incidents. For that reason, claims for additional conditions beyond traumatic brain injuries will now require a review by a DMA. This pertains to both new and already accepted claims for AHIs. MORE AT LINK FECA Program Sets Standards on ‘Havana Syndrome’ Claims (fedweek.com)
HEALTH, GARY SHARP: Pain in the Neck"Pinch Points" in and Around the Upper Neck Region If you suffer from neck or shoulder pain or stiffness, headaches, or postural issues, here are a couple of little known anatomical stress response “pinch points” to consider. [] [] Indeed, like many people with a Parkinson's Disease diagnosis, when I was symptomatic I couldn't put by head back, nor lie flat without a pillow, as something would immediately feel so tight in my neck that it was like the blood supply to my brain was being cut off, and it would make feel like a zombie. [] The Atlas and the Axis I also wondered if this ligament has a key role in Stanley Rosenberg's model of how the nervous system swaps from calm “ventral vagus” to “dorsal vagus” freeze or shutdown states. According to Rosenberg, the two uppermost vertebrae in the neck get clamped down and cut off blood supply to the cranial nerves as the mechanism of a very rapid switch to freeze type of stress response. [] "Our autonomic nervous system is constantly scanning both our external and internal environments. When everything is good, C1 and C2 come into place, and we get adequate blood flow to the brainstem. When there is a dorsal vagal state, or activity of the spinal sympathetic chain, C1 and C2 rotate out of position, reducing blood flow to the origin of the five cranial nerves in the brainstem and to some areas of the brain. Summary Tightening of anatomical features in the neck, especially those involved in the Atlas and Axis (C1 and C2 vertebrae) region, due to stress can result in serious chronic issues, including “pinching” off the blood supply to the cranial nerves, headaches, neck and shoulder pain, vertigo, and cognitive issues. Targeting these areas with fascial decompression modalities, and with psychotherapies that remove body memories of prior stressful or traumatic episodes, which cause these areas to tighten up when triggered, can bring relief in the long term. (I have been writing for several years about the mechanism of the cranial bones tightening up as a reaction to RF exposures and a mechanism of harm via the yang meridians, (associated with hollow organs) especially Gallbladder. This article explains another approach to blockage of energy to the head, much more detailed. Also, the author offers an in-depth course he developed with Lilian Sjøberg, Emotional Trauma, Fascia And Breathing.
HEALTH EMF NUTRITION AMINA MUNDI APOTHECARY: How To Protect Yourself From EMFs, According to Herbalists What you need to know: Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) encompass various forms of radiation emitted by electrical devices and natural sources, which can potentially impact biological systems and health. That’s one reason why exposure to EMFs has become a growing concern, as they can cause numerous chemical disruptions, including the breakdown of large cellular molecules and disturbances in ionic balance. Oxygen is crucial for life, but it can also produce harmful by-products known as reactive oxygen species (ROS) during biological processes. These ROS can damage essential cellular components like proteins, lipids, and even our DNA. Thankfully, the body has antioxidant defense systems to control free radical formation and mitigate their harmful effects. Free radicals can be generated by several factors, including ultraviolet light, medications, lipid oxidation, immune reactions, radiation, stress, smoking, alcohol, and biochemical redox reactions. When the antioxidant defense system fails to counteract these free radicals, oxidative stress occurs. Numerous studies have shown that EMF exposure leads to oxidative stress in various tissues, increasing free radical concentrations and affecting radical pair recombination. Today, we’ll explore the nature of EMFs, their effects on our health, and how integrating specific herbs, rituals, lifestyle changes and practices into daily life can help mitigate our exposure to EMFs. And when you’re done with this article, we hope you’ll power down your device for an hour or more, and let it rest along with your mind and body![] Using Herbs + Foods to Mitigate EMF Exposure HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF From EMFs, According to Herbalists – Anima Mundi Herbals (Courtesy Courtney)
In case you missed it: I shared a nutrition-focused EMF blog by Regenerative Garden Designer Gavin Mounsey on July 10 featuring Radioprotective, Radiomitigative and Radiomodulatory whole foods and naturally occurring plant/fungal compounds. Here is his Goji berry, Nettle and Schisandra infused Super Taco Mix recipe. (I recommend working with an EMF-literate nutrition expert/naturopath who uses applied kinesiology and/or testing to determine whether or not you have sensitivities to oxalates or salicylates, night shades, etc.. Re: Industrialized mass medicine “Problems cannot be solved with the same mind set that created them.”― Albert Einstein)
HEALTH: THE EYES AND PARKINSON'S DISEASE [] very direct scientific evidence now exists for the links between Parkinson’s Disease, dopamine, and the eyes, as discussed in the scientific journal paper The Eyes and Parkinson's Disease — Out-Thinking Parkinson's (outthinkingparkinsons.com) (VIA GARY)
HOUSING: "Hi! My name is Charles. 34 year old male currently living in Long Island. I am looking for 1-2 house mates to co-create an electro/chemical/sound-sensitivity friendly environment in the National Radio Quiet Zone in West Virginia. I have found a nice house there on a spacious property with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. We can even decide together on gentle detergents for the washing machines to keep our clothes free of harsh chemicals. I do not drink, smoke, or do any drugs, and have not for just over a decade. I have been in therapy and support groups also for just over a decade. WITH utilities it would be 2400-2600 a month, split between 2 or 3 of us. That could be as low as 800-900 a month, and there won't be a single cell tower within a 50 mile radius of the place. If we have 4 of us that really get along we COULD get it down to 600 each! We would use land lines and ethernet cables instead of cell phones and Wifi. You can look up the National Radio Quiet Zone to find more about how free of EMFs it is. I am looking to move in in August 2024 - I do not want to miss the place. Could do September but it would be risking losing the opportunity. Please contact me by email to set up a time to talk: charles.email.address@protonmail.com Then we can talk a bit on phone, or preferably video. Together we can decide if we have enough in common to live together harmoniously. Thank you! -Charles"
HEALTH: Gen X has higher cancer rates than their baby boomer parents Experts call for policies to promote healthier lifestyles in light of a concerning uptick Gen X has higher cancer rates than their baby boomer parents (sciencenews.org)
INSPIRATION OT MAX WILBERT: Why I Pick Up Plastic Garbage at the Beach (substack.com) So I pick up trash, and I place it in my backpack, not because I alone can clean the beaches, although every being saved is one more participant in the great dance. My picking up plastic is a ritual. It is an act of devotion, a prayer, a cry into the darkness. It is a responsibility, a sacrifice. It is a promise. Why I Pick Up Plastic Garbage at the Beach (substack.com)
OUTAGES/INDUSTRY: The 2024 AT&T Outage The biggest immediate concern is always 911 and emergency services. Many local 911 centers issued an alert about the problem and warned people to use alternate ways to reach 911. But these alerts are largely worthless to somebody connected to AT&T on a smartphone since it’s unlikely they’d get the alert. These kinds of outages trigger some folks to be prepared for outages. I recently talked to a real estate agent who carries three phones subscribed separately to AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. The main reason for doing this is that she works in a rural area where each carrier has dead zones, but this also means always being able to reach 911. AT&T was slow to acknowledge the problem and didn’t make a public announcement until noon Eastern. Service didn’t get fully fixed until more than twelve hours after it started. As usual, the company announcements both during and after the outage were nondescript. The first thing AT&T said was that the outage was not due to a cyberattack. That seems like an odd thing to say, but social media had settled on the cause as either terrorism or solar flares. AT&T said that the outage was due to “the application and execution of an incorrect process” during a network expansion. [] t one of the big drawbacks of a modernized and centralized network are these big outages. There is always going to be human error when updating networks. It seems like there must be a way for big carriers to test upgrades on a few cell sites before updating many at the same time. In the old days, we called this having a test lab to test updates in a way that didn’t impact customers if something went wrong. Unfortunately, while we have gained huge efficiency, our networks are susceptible to widespread damage from cyberattacks, solar flares, and technician errors. The 2024 AT&T Outage | POTs and PANs (potsandpansbyccg.com)
SMART CITIES: Efficiency at What Cost? Smart Cities and the Surveillance Creep (The Libertarian Institute) This new era of surveillance isn’t just about privacy. It’s a profound shift in the power dynamics between the state and the individual. It tips the balance overwhelmingly in favor of the observer. In a society where everyone is watched, the watched are not free. This surveillance creates a chilling effect on behavior, stifling dissent and discouraging participation in civil society. If you think about it, it’s a strange trade-off. We’re bartering away bits of our privacy for the convenience of not having to flip a light switch or remember where we parked the car. And the lessons from history are clear. Surveillance technologies, once introduced, are rarely rolled back. They have a tendency to expand in scope and scale, often outstripping the original intentions behind their deployment. So we need to ask: Are we building a smarter world or just a more surveilled one? Efficiency at What Cost? Smart Cities and the Surveillance Creep | The Libertarian Institute
WARFARE: South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones
WHO World Health Organization WHO to build neglect of RF-EMF exposure hazards on flawed EHC reviews? Case study demonstrates how “no hazards” conclusion is drawn from data showing hazards Nordhagen E, Flydal E. WHO to build neglect of RF-EMF exposure hazards on flawed EHC reviews? Case study demonstrates how “no hazards” conclusion is drawn from data showing hazards. Reviews on Environmental Health. 2024. doi: 10.1515/reveh-2024-0089. Open access paper: https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/reveh-2024-0089/htmlnComment via Joel Moskowitz: To date, seven systematic reviews (covering SRs 3, 4, 5, 7, 8) commissioned by the WHO have been published in a special issue of Environment International, "WHO assessment of health effects of exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields: systematic reviews." These biased SRs will serve as the basis for an upcoming WHO Environmental Health Criteria Monograph on this topic that may shape the field and influence policy debates over the next few decades.All seven SRs suffer from major problems, many of which are discussed in the case study below which critiques a systematic review and meta-analysis of experimental studies on pregnancy and birth outcomes in non-human mammals (Nordhagen and Flydal, 2024). This excellent critique did not did not even "question the selection of papers, nor the chosen statistical methods" which are problematic in many of these SRs. ICBE-EMF has prepared a critique of another WHO SR that will soon be published in a peer-reviewed journal. I strongly encourage our international colleagues to analyze the shortcomings of each of the WHO SRs and publish their own critiques. For more information about how the WHO biased the process for the production of these SRs see my posts, "WHO Radiofrequency EMF Health Risk Assessment Monograph (EHC series)"
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Dear Community, The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is seeking public comment to help inform the development of the Federal Evidence Agenda on Disability Equity. The goal of the agenda is to improve the federal government's ability to make data-informed policy decisions that advance equity for people with disabilities, so it is especially important to get input from the disability community to inform its development.
OSTP is particularly interested in input on topics including:
Disparities faced by individuals with disabilities that are not well-understood through existing federal statistics and data collection.
The types of community-based or non-federal statistics or data collections that could help inform the creation of the agenda.
Data collections and public access, including barriers to participation for people with disabilities, how to define and measure disability, and more.
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Very thorough, Outstanding.
The manipulation of emfs inducing the "fight or flight" brain state is very interesting.
The cutting off blood to certain areas of the brain whilst in this artificially prolonged state, is very, very interesting.
May explain certain cognitive declinations noticed.
In a previous vid about 5G I made, in some neurology papers shown, it mentions the voltage range that this state occurs, that can be "induced" similar to hypnosis.
Brilliant work, after all,
it's a war for your mind......
They are "zoning" it!
Cheers
Thankyou for including my article!