November 18 Safe Tech International News and Notes
Rocket Launch Environmental Effects, Baby Monitors and Sleep, EHS news. Events
Lee Harris “Our human bodies have never gone through energetics this complex before in human history.” [] The human mind and heart is collectively actually capable of now becoming clearer than ever before despite certain groups or individuals who want to drive things into a lower vibration and dial the clock back to the past. An awakening is beginning. [] Practice patience with self, others, patience with the complexity and speed of it all.” re very divided polarities: “I believe that you believe in your belief. I do not experience what you believe in my life, so my experience and thus my beliefs are different to yours.” “Fill your heart. Feed the hearts of others. Allow yourself to be in places with people who make your heart lighter." This is not a time to add extra stress.”
Sunday been one of those days of added stress. My newsletter disappeared after 4 days and many hours of collating, so I am giving myself permission to send just some links and less text that usual…and may have missed a few things. please forgive.
On my soapbox: A friend once sent me a comic of a patient on the couch in a psychiatrist’s office. The patient is speaking, and the Dr is writing on his notepad “JUST PLAIN NUTS.” A few years back, Brits were being told to eat cold sandwiches for dinner, and Americans were encouraged to run appliances in the middle of the night (dish washer, washing machine) via ‘smart’ meters. Now we have been led into the age of obscene consumption of water, electricity and concrete to fuel the AI revolution.
Google researchers are describing mapping the ionosphere using cellphone aggregate data, including data about solar storms.
Electronics, and the electric grid itself are not adequately protected against the solar activity/storms being measured in the ionosphere. -Just Plain Nuts?
AI=NUCLEAR
Google researchers are not mapping the pollution of space and the earth, for tech-based infrastructure and devices while satellite launches were not subject to NEPA Just Plain Nuts?
As the holidays approach, many compromised environmental groups are already soliciting donations. Please consider instead supporting the earnest, sincere writers on substack who are working so hard to move the needle on safer tech, including Keith and Roman.
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Mapping the ionosphere with the power of Android We can now understand the ionosphere better thanks to aggregated measurements from millions of Android phones. In a new study published today in Nature, we report the use of aggregated sensor measurements from millions of Android phones to map the ionosphere at a level of accuracy that matches — or, in some parts of the world, far exceeds — that of conventional monitoring infrastructure. Although each mobile phone on its own provides noisy readings, we demonstrate that a vast crowdsourced network of aggregated signals can act as a highly sensitive scientific instrument. Most importantly, we can accomplish this while maintaining important privacy protections — without identifying any contributing individual devices. This approach yields particular benefits in regions including India, Southeast Asia, and central Africa, where monitoring stations are sparse but mobile phone use is widespread. [] As worldwide concern grows about the risks and consequences of a major solar storm, phone sensor ionosphere mapping may provide needed insight into ionospheric phenomena. https://research.google/blog/mapping-the-ionosphere-with-the-power-of-android/
FEATURED: KEITH CUTTER
Updated: Keith Cutter Why is WiFi so Uniquely Harmful? RF exposure, pulse-modulated multipliers, 10Hz ELF brain disruption, and WiFi memory effect in body tissues. Includes video with Dr. Christof Plothe. (after being exposed to Wi-Fi, stick out your tongue!)
also: Wi-Fi can be used to influence brainwaves, has potential for hypnotic effects and social engineering In today’s interconnected world, wireless internet access has become ubiquitous, found in nearly every coffee shop, office and home. But Wi-Fi signals are not benign. Radio-frequency (RF) radiation is constantly bombarding the cells and influencing brain waves. Of particular concern is extremely low frequency (ELF) waves, which have the potential to interfere with brain waves and make a person unknowingly enter a suggestive state of mind. Wi-Fi is a vector for social engineering, causing individuals to surrender their critical thinking to conform to official narratives and group think. Keith Cutter, a well-known critic of modern wireless technology, has spent years exploring the darker side of Wi-Fi radiation. According to Cutter, Wi-Fi’s impact is not limited to direct radiation exposure but also extends to more subtle and disturbing effects, including brainwave entrainment, cognitive disruption, and what he refers to as the “Wi-Fi memory effect” on body tissues. The effect of radio frequency electromagnetic fields over time
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NEWS AND NOTES:
AI: Nearly half of AI data centers may not have enough power by 2027 AI’s insatiable thirst for electricity is expected to surge in the coming years, potentially leading to power shortages for data centers. New servers last year demanded 195 terawatt-hours of electricity, according to a new report from Gartner. That’s as much as 18 million households use in a year. But by 2027, new servers could command 500 terawatt-hours, or 46 million households’ worth.
AI NUCLEAR: Big tech, bigger lies Microsoft, Google and Amazon are bragging they will use nuclear energy to power their energy needs, but it’s mainly hype or worse, writes M.V. Ramana In the last couple of months, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, in that order, made announcements about using nuclear power for their energy needs. Describing nuclear energy using questionable adjectives like “reliable,” “safe,” “clean,” and “affordable,” all of which are belied by the technology’s seventy-year history, these tech behemoths were clearly interested in hyping up their environmental credentials and nuclear power, which is being kept alive mostly using public subsidies. BEYOND NUCLEAR
AI: Is Deep Learning Actually Hitting a Wall
AI progress has plateaued at GPT-4 level Or, "Search isn't the same thing as intelligence"
AI: https://www.truthdig.com/articles/the-acronym-behind-our-wildest-ai-dreams-and-nightmares/
AUTOMOBILES EVS: What we get wrong about the supposed threat of Chinese EVS Recent comments by Ford CEO Jim Farley give a more honest picture of why Chinese EV makers are leading
BIG TECH: The New Hatred of Technology Tech critics are more sophisticated than ever. They’re still wrong. WIRED
CANADA UPDATE: Barbara’s Substack 2024-11-13 Proposed tower Williams Beach in Merville, BC. Schools. Smeters. AI progress has plateaued at GPT-4 level Or, "Search isn't the same thing as intelligence" AND 2024-11-15 Saturday E.P.I.C. booth. Province-owned spatellites?!
CHILDREN JOHN HAIDT: 67 Screen-Free Activities for Kids AND
CHILDREN: Say Yes to Independence When kids want to do things on their own, let them.
CHILDREN JUST PLAIN NUTS: LAUSD Buys VR Headsets for After-School Programs AND LAUSD Announces Details of Phone Ban Coming in February
CHLDREN BABY MONITORS: About: Bijlsma N, Conduit R, Kennedy G and Cohen M (2024) Does radiofrequency radiation impact sleep? A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, crossover pilot study. Front. Public Health. 12:1481537 to a recent post (out of hundreds and hundreds of equally important ones): Bijlsma N, Conduit R, Kennedy G and Cohen M (2024) Does radiofrequency radiation impact sleep? A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, crossover pilot study. Front. Public Health. 12:1481537. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1481537 [enclosed as a pdf]
This is a brand new paper which potentially may spell "dynamite"! It is a very interesting study which must be replicated now! (If you ask me.) Please, read below what Lyn McLean, Director of the EMR Australia PL, writes about it: "How does the radiation from wireless baby monitors affect sleep? Australian researchers have the answer. In a pilot study, published in late October, Dr Nicole Bijlsma and colleagues reported on the effects of radiation from a baby monitor on sleep - not the sleep of babies, but the sleep of adults. The researchers, from RMIT University and the Australian College of Environmental Studies, exposed 12 healthy adults to baby monitor radiation of 2.45 GHz over a four-week period.
The results revealed some interesting effects on sleep.
Participants reported poorer sleep when exposed to radiation from the baby monitor than when sham exposed.
27.3% of participants had insomnia during the exposure.
During exposure, participants showed changes in brain wave patterns in the theta, beta, and gamma frequencies.
Some people reported more effects of exposure on sleep than others, particularly older women.
Repeated nightly exposure may have cumulative effects on sleep quality.
‘This is the first study to examine the impact of repeated exposure to 2.45 GHz radiation on sleep in real-world conditions,’ said lead researcher Dr. Nicole Bijlsma. ‘Our findings suggest that exposure to common radiofrequency devices may disrupt sleep for some people.’ The researchers recommended future studies to explore and elaborate the findings. This study addressed the effects of radiation from a baby monitor on adults. We wonder what the effects would be on babies, given that their skulls are much thinner, they absorb more radiation and their brains are still developing." (Quote from Lyn McLean, Director of the EMR Australia PL.)
CONSUMER PRODUCTS IEEE: Touchscreens Are Out, and Tactile Controls Are Back Rachel Plotnick’s “re-buttonization” expertise is in demand
EHS DOCUMENTARY FILM UPDATE: Remembering Nearfield was a semi finalist in the Sussex International Film Festival 2024 https://www.sussexiff.co.uk/copy-of-2024-competition and will be screened at Macedonia University (Ceremony Hall) on 6th December 2024 in the RODI Reflection of Disability in Art film festival. https://rodi.uom.gr/en/programme
EHS NEWS NETHERLANDS: Low-radiation dancing in Eibergen Sunday afternoon, December 8, 2024, there will be low-radiation dancing in Eibergen again. The dance afternoons are greatly appreciated. The organization ensures a low-radiation environment and uses a low-radiation music system. In addition to the dance space, there is a beautiful, enclosed herb garden, hidden between the trees. So even apart from dancing, it is a wonderful place to be. People experience the atmosphere among themselves as pleasant and open. For more information and registration, please visit: letsdance.inana.nl In 2025 we will also dance on January 19, March 2 and April 13. Camper spots in Akmarijp (Fr) Five camper spots will be created on a farm in Akmarijp this winter. The farmer and his wife want to facilitate people with EHS if they want to rent the spots with several people at the same time. They will then ensure that the WiFi is switched off. There will be wired internet. The HF radiation is currently between 4 and 12 microwatts/m2. An occupancy of at least 5 people is required, otherwise the spots will be opened to other campers. The spots are available from April 1 to October 1. Are you interested? Send an email to Adelien [ adelien_o@hotmail.com ] before December 7, 2024. Read the entire message about this first . Wangen in Germany turns off Wi-Fi at nightSince the beginning of March 2023, the southern German city of Wangen (Allgäu), located on the border with Switzerland, has been switching off public Wi-Fi at night to promote the sleep of its residents. The decision was made following a citizen initiative based on research reports. Some residents of Wangen experience physical complaints due to the public wifi. To accommodate them, the wifi is switched off at night. Wangen's approach seems to be followed in the region. Ravensburg, almost 30 km away, is considering a similar measure and is investigating the possibility of switching off Wi-Fi at night. Read more here WLAN soll Nachtruhe nicht stören - zwei Städte gehen offline - SWR Aktuell. Book: black on whiteThis book is one of the first (and most insightful) collections of detailed experience reports by people who have been shocked to experience electrosensitivity in their own lives. As such, it is a landmark document that serves as a compelling 'early warning of a late lesson'. Professor Olle Johansson: ' Yes, absolutely, it is a classic! ' You can download or order the book for free here . ElectroHyperSensitivity Foundation info@stichtingehs.nl statutorily established in Hoofddorp The Netherlands
EHS On this episode of Tech Safe, host Cece Doucette welcomes her friend Gina Lauria, a realtor based in California, to discuss her experience with EMF exposures, how individuals can detect and minimize these invisible hazards, and the state of safe housing as it concerns chemical, electromagnetic and other environmental sensitivities. YOUTUBE
EMERGENCY CALLS SAFETY, INDUSTRY: Arizona Brings a Big Location Boost to State 911 Calls As part of its NG911 efforts, the state can now fix the location of mobile phone calls to within three feet. Emergency calls from landlines also are getting better in a project that could offer lessons for others.
5G; Russian scientists make alarming 5G discovery Cellphone radiation has led to changes in the brain tissue of lab rats
HEALTH LIGHTING: Artificial Light At Night: An Endocrine Disruptor
INDUSTRY: Veterinary Telemedicine
INSPIRATION: The Battles of Our Time Frankly #76 Nate Hagens
NATURE: Trial to protect Odin bees from electromagnetic radiation Faraday cage reduces radiation level
NUCLEAR US UK: Poodles and puppet masters The Mutual Defence Agreement now permanently ties British nuclear weapon dependency to the United States, writes Linda Pentz Gunter BEYOND NUCLEAR
NORWAY UPDATES EINAR: The book documenting the wireless industry's war on research is waiting for you! The book documenting the fraud is Wireless Screens – The Radiation Damage and Its Obfuscation, by epidemiologist and public health researcher Devra Davis. The first 100 copies of the Norwegian edition have already been sold. The book is 588 pages, divided into quite different parts and an extensive bibliography. EINAR AND The Norwegian Institute of Public Health and the City of Oslo's Public Health Survey: On the wrong track?AND Now we know better: The use of baby monitors should be called torture, right?
POLITICS: What to know about Elon Musk’s contracts with the federal government
POLITICS: Levin: Elon Musk’s Growing Power Over U.S. Telecom Policy Musk’s influence could drive changes to BEAD, spectrum policy, and the Universal Service Fund
POLITICS: If you wish to nominate people that could be picked in the Trump Administration : https://discourse.nomineesforthepeople.com/latest "RFK Jr. asks Americans to suggest policies for new Trump administration: 'Transition team belongs to YOU'" at https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rfk-jr-asks-ordinary-americans-suggest-policies-new-trump-administration-transition-team-belongs … « So far, over 70,500 people have registered on the site and there have been nearly 10,500 policy suggestions." As it is explained at Presidential Appointments
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SCIENCE INTEGRITY: These 7 watchdogs scour scientific papers for problems — and often find them November 4, 2024, Stat News
https://www.statnews.com/2024/11/04/who-to-know-series-science-sleuths...
A small, tight-knit community of scientific sleuths has been unearthing growing evidence that many studies, including landmark papers published in top journals, contain manipulated images and falsified findings. These revelations have led to high-profile investigations, raised concerns about clinical trials, and culminated in the departure of university presidents. Their work — often posted on PubPeer , a website where users comment on published studies — has also forced a reckoning around how the crushing pressure to publish splashy results incentivizes fraud. “Claire Francis” is a pseudonym for someone who has commented on, by their own reckoning, 20,000 articles since 2010. About 2,000 of these studies were later retracted. COURTESY PEERS
SECURITY: Bruce Schneier CRYPTO-GRAM, November 15, 2024 More Details on Israel Sabotaging Hezbollah Pagers and Walkie-Talkies IoT Devices in Password-Spraying Botnet MORE
SPACE ENVIRONMENT: The Space Show: Eric Roesch (ESG Hound), Tuesday, 11-12-24 Eric Roesch (ESG Hound), Tuesday, 11-12-24 The Space Show
Eric Roesh, also sometimes referred to as ESG Hound, was our guest for this 91 minute program discussing the SpaceX water deluge system for Starship and much more. Eric is up on and works with environmental regs and requirements and addressed the deluge system from the regulation and safety perspective. Our guest pointed what he thought might be sirting the rules, pushing boundaries and possible courting an industrial accident/disaster. We talked about industrial chemical and other disasters when rules were violated with our guest naming several examples. Eric also pointed out that much of rule compliance requires self-reporting. Water toxicity was discussed, the small water storage pool used deluge water for Starship and much more. Even if you disagree with Eric, I consider this an important program with an important discussion. Your blog comments are welcome, just be civil. Also, if you have different takes on the rules, policies and regs other than what our guest expressed, please put them forth on the blog. Read the full summary of this program atwww.thespaceshow.comfor this date, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.
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SURVEILLANCE: Is your air fryer spying on you? Concerns over ‘excessive’ surveillance in smart device
November 4, 2024, The Guardian (One of the UK's Leading Newspapers)
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/05/air-fryer-excessive...
TOWERS ANTENNAS: Another telecommunications tower in Kimball is not needed - good letter
EVENTS
11/19 Center for Health, Environment & Justice Training Call: Environmental Permits, The Key to Fact-Based Campaigns This call will occur on TUESDAY, November 19th at 12:00 PM EST. REGISTER
11/19: National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Call: November 19, 2024 Tuesday from 2-4:00 pm ET. Please attend and let the EPA know about the impacts of wireless radiation on the environment and people's health!
*************EPA invites Environmental Justice (EJ) advocates to participate in the next National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Call taking place on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time). These calls are free and open to the public. This will be the last call of 2024, with plans to resume in January 2025. Registration Link: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_XIgAdMDiSnuzJAIQGTZ6rA
11/20 ma4safetechnology Monthly Update Meeting Wednesday, November 20, 12 Noon ET Citizens and public servants are moving the needle toward safe technology in our communities. Join us to share your inroads and/or be inspired by others!
Hear updates on science, legislation, legal actions, local progress, media coverage, events, tech tips and more! You needn’t be from MA to attend, all are welcome. register
11/21: EVENT: LOW-LEVEL LIE One of nuclear power’s dirty secrets Researcher and inventor Aaron Datesman is speaking on low-level radiation exposure, Thursday, November 21, 2024 7pm CT having recently co-authored a book with Doug Brugge of the University of Connecticut, titled Dirty Secrets of Nuclear Power in an Era of Climate Change. While authorities claim that low-level exposure exists, Datesman theorizes all exposures come from a random series of high-dose rate events that happen very quickly; there are no low-level events. Datesman examines this hypothesis in several contexts including routine and catastrophic nuclear releases. Datesman’s career path has included technical positions at Bechtel Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, the US Department of Energy, and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Registration required.
11/24 The 2nd Annual Hilltown Health Potluck is scheduled for Sunday, November 24 @ Noon Massachusetts