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Effects of Unregulated Digitalization on Health and Democracy
This document provides an overview of aspects of the process of digitalization that negatively impact (public) health, essential human rights and democracy. It also contains policy recommendations to effectively address these issues and avert harm. Further, this document is meant to empower the reader to take informed decisions in their own every-day life when interacting with specific technologies and the effects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
5G Expose
Through this Exposé, you will learn from independent scientists and experts about what is known and not known about health risks from 5G and the planned roll-out of millimeter wave technology. This is probably the most under-estimated and most ignored factor affecting human health at the moment.
Could your PHONE be making you infertile? Alarming study on plunging sperm counts sparks warning for men to ‘be conscious’ of using their mobile too much
Men who use their mobile phone frequently suffer 21 per cent lower sperm concentration, according to a new study. Researchers wanted to investigate whether electromagnetic radiation emitted by mobile phones might affect semen quality.
The Phonegate Alert SAR Calculator (bêta test version)
The Alerte Phonegate teams have set up this calculator (bêta test version) to allow you to know, in an indicative manner, the real specific absorption rate (SAR) of your mobile phone.
A New Type Of Dementia Plagues America
A major health epidemic, digital dementia occurs when one part of the brain is overstimulated and another part of the brain is understimulated. When we mindlessly use digital devices, the frontal lobe, which is responsible for higher-level executive functions, gets little, if any, use. Meanwhile, the occipital lobe, the visual processor located at the back of the brain, gets bombarded with sensory input. Slouched over and spaced out, people, both young and old, are abusing their brains, day in and day out
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Michael Vaughan Interviewed On Reality Check Radio – Technology, Children & Keeping Kids Safe Online
Michael Vaughan was interviewed on Reality Check Radio by Paul Brennan on the topic of his talk that he gave in Christchurch earlier this year on the topic of Technology, Children & Keeping Kids Safe Online.
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