Dangers of "Smart" Meters and Appliances
re "OK, they're not Robot Butlers ..." by Jennifer Newton
While this article covered the tech aspects remarkably well, there are three major dangerous issues regarding "smart" appliances that should be addressed.
= MICROWAVES and Dirty Electricity
The "smart" meters and appliances communicate via microwaves, and, sometimes, via the electric power lines themselves.
All radiation is damaging to biological cells.
The current generation is being exposed to radiation levels never before experienced.
Additional frequencies added to electric circuits are called "Dirty Electricity," and are, likewise, a threat to biologically health.
= PRIVACY
The manufacturing of data, by our use of appliances (including our phones and other computer devices) can, and will, be used against us in a court of law.
With these "smart" systems, we have no right to remain silent.
Tracking appliance usage can pinpoint exactly where you would likely be within your home, or where your car is located.
= HACKING
ALL computer systems can be hacked.
Your actual use of electrical power can be changed, and your rates raised, or shut off for alleged unpaid bills.
Individual homes, or entire grids, can be shut off, due to broken programming, or cyber terrorism.
= CORPORATIONS RULES
The major reason for the intense interest in "smart" meters and appliance are the manufacturers, the corporations, which make billions on sales of these items.
You, the consumer/customer, pay for your own potential sources of illness, and for the loss of privacy.
Demian
Biting the hand that feeds IT
