Percentage increase studies can be severe sensationalist garbage. i.e.- "100% increase" of 4 is 4 more. There's almost no data in the article talking about where these younger people came from (imports from a less-sophisticated or non-socialized medicine country?), genetic disposition, lifestyle, etc. Did Alzheimers research have a breakthrough in early onset discovery rates?
Generally speaking, the premise is a good one. There is a basketball size sphere of radiation around most phones, and no, it isn't great for your body. They have shielded cases which can cut over 90% of the radiation or at least redirect it away from your head...and wired headphones are still a thing.
To be fair, they're less bad for you than holding a phone to your head. They're also using a different band (BT). Mostly I don't like the looks of the Apple wireless headphones.
If you're worried about minimizing radiation near your brain, use a wired headset. ;)
Well, only “recently” have I opened my eyes to most of the crap in regards to modern civilisation; the thing is just that when a bunch of things you thought were true turn out to be wrong, you kinda start doubting everything.
One ought to think that this would only be in regard to politics and history, but you can never be too careful. On the other hand though, Voat has some tech nutties, so I’m a bit lost.
Haha! I empathize with you on this one. Add to the puzzle one of my favorites: "Don't believe everything you think." It can also be expressed as 'if you're a hammer, every problem looks like a nail'.
Be open to the possibility, but remember to examine the incentives involved. That may be about the best anybody can do.
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polygeek ago
Percentage increase studies can be severe sensationalist garbage. i.e.- "100% increase" of 4 is 4 more. There's almost no data in the article talking about where these younger people came from (imports from a less-sophisticated or non-socialized medicine country?), genetic disposition, lifestyle, etc. Did Alzheimers research have a breakthrough in early onset discovery rates?
Generally speaking, the premise is a good one. There is a basketball size sphere of radiation around most phones, and no, it isn't great for your body. They have shielded cases which can cut over 90% of the radiation or at least redirect it away from your head...and wired headphones are still a thing.
Don't buy the Apple ear tampons.
Reddit_refugee_1488 ago
So you’re saying all wireless ear phones are bust? Oh dear.
polygeek ago
To be fair, they're less bad for you than holding a phone to your head. They're also using a different band (BT). Mostly I don't like the looks of the Apple wireless headphones.
If you're worried about minimizing radiation near your brain, use a wired headset. ;)
Reddit_refugee_1488 ago
Well, only “recently” have I opened my eyes to most of the crap in regards to modern civilisation; the thing is just that when a bunch of things you thought were true turn out to be wrong, you kinda start doubting everything.
One ought to think that this would only be in regard to politics and history, but you can never be too careful. On the other hand though, Voat has some tech nutties, so I’m a bit lost.
polygeek ago
Haha! I empathize with you on this one. Add to the puzzle one of my favorites: "Don't believe everything you think." It can also be expressed as 'if you're a hammer, every problem looks like a nail'.
Be open to the possibility, but remember to examine the incentives involved. That may be about the best anybody can do.