electrosensitivity
A condition where individuals experience symptoms like headaches and nausea they attribute to exposure to electromagnetic radiation from devices such as Wi-Fi and mobile phones.
2 chapters across 1 book
Is Technology Making Us Sick? (2020)Ian Douglas
The chapter 'Fear of Technology' examines the complex psychological and social dimensions of technophobia, focusing on electrosensitivity as a case where sufferers experience real distress despite lack of scientific causal evidence. It explores how online communities and social media amplify fears and extremist views, contrasting Neo-Luddite critiques with transhumanist optimism, while emphasizing the anxiety caused by rapid technological acceleration that outpaces human adaptation. The text argues for the importance of technology transparency and informed understanding to maintain self-determination and psychological well-being amid fast-paced societal change.
This chapter provides an extensive index of topics related to the health impacts of technology in the 21st century, highlighting issues such as addiction, mental health, physical ailments, environmental concerns, and social dynamics influenced by technological adoption. It references a wide range of phenomena including screen time effects, algorithmic biases, digital detox, and the socio-political implications of technology use, underscoring the complex interplay between technological progress and human well-being.