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Whatever You Need To Tell Yourself
To operate in the world, to live easily with our fellow travellers,
takes confidence. It takes a trust that whatever happens, whatever we do, we
will be able to prevail upon the world and survive more or less intact. But
what if that trust is misplaced and some of the things we and our fellow
citizens routinely do really does put us in danger? What if how we live our
lives, by our own actions and those of the rest of society all around us, puts
us and our wellbeing in jeopardy?
Sometimes it is necessary to take risks. If we want to fly
or drive there is a certain level of risk and it is generally understood to be ‘low
enough’. If we choose to smoke or drink or indulge in some other form of drug
use, then we accept there may be some unfortunate side-effects and that ultimately
we may be forced to accept the consequences. Adults know these things but we become
good at suppressing them and keeping them from impinging on our conscious
mind’s awareness. If we could not be so selective, we would never be able to give
our attention to what is really important. Children take many years to learn
such discernment for themselves. In the meantime, it is adults who are
responsible for securing their environment for them and keeping them safe as they
grow up.
Much of human existence is spent searching for relief.
Relief from poverty, pain, worry, loneliness, boredom, oppression, cold, heat -
the list goes on and on but the common theme remains. Relief. An aspect of
addiction is a yearning for that sense of relief. When addiction’s overwhelming
desire is satiated, a sense that all is right with the world prevails, at least
temporarily. Whatever other shortcomings we believe our lives hold, they are
for the moment put to one side. Addiction, like denial, is a diversionary
tactic to save us from having to think worrisome thoughts or recognise the
inadequacies in our lives.
So what do you tell yourself about your little mobli’s emissions
that allows you to be relieved to have it constantly by your side?
It is now clear from mountains of research that mobile/cell-phone
users are incapable of listening to reason. In case you are in this group and your
chosen mantra is becoming a bit repetitive, here are some more to choose from:
1.
I
need my phone to live a full life.
2.
There
have been studies but they’re not conclusive.
3.
How
could so small a thing hurt me?
4.
It’s
a low SAR phone so I’ll be alright.
5.
It
won’t happen to me.
6.
The
benefits outweigh the risks.
7.
If
it starts to affect me, I’ll cut down using it.
8.
If
it affects me greatly, I’ll stop using it.
9.
Its
for my security. What if I need to summon help?
10.
I
only use it in emergencies.
11.
I
don’t use it much.
12.
I
text more than I talk.
13.
I
may cut down one day, but not right now.
14.
Its
just so useful.
15.
Its
my alarm-clock, video camera, Internet, e-mail, FM radio, media player, GPS, games console. Its everything to
me…
16.
Its
my life!
17.
Its
sexy, cool and very useful. That’s enough for me!
18.
Its
essential, I could not live without it.
19.
I
don’t always hold it on the same side of my head.
20.
I
mostly keep my calls short.
21.
I
swap sides during long calls.
22.
I
stop when my ear burns.
23.
I
stop when I get a headache.
24.
I
hold it lightly.
25.
I
usually use it on speaker.
26.
I
hold it away from my head - unless I think I look stupid.
27.
I
work-out, take supplements, eat organic. I’m careful in other ways.
28.
I
don’t smoke, drink or do drugs so overall my risk is low.
29.
The
link to cancer is unproven.
30.
I’m
charmed.
31.
Everyone
I know has got one and they seem Okay.
32.
I’d
be socially isolated if I didn’t have one.
33.
4.5
Billion people can’t be wrong.
34.
The
Government is there to protect me. That’s their job.
35.
The
FCC, FDA, WHO, HPA, MOA, ICNIRP, DECT, they say there are NO adverse
health effects, so it must be alright.
36. Billions
of Pounds, Dollars, Euros, Yen worldwide do not corrupt true scientists and
politicians.
37.
Scientific
journals and peer reviews safeguard us from junk science.
38.
I’m
glad people like Ben Goldarse tirelessly root out bad science.
39.
Manufacturers
and the operators have to tell the truth.
40.
All
my friends say mobile-phones are not a risk.
41.
Published
peer reviewed reseach has not found a risk.
42.
Its
probably not doing me much harm, but what the hell, nothing is absolutely safe.
43.
I’d
be lost without it.
44.
Its
indispensable.
45.
Its
a part of me. Its part of who I am.
46.
I
only keep it in my handbag.
47.
Its
reassuring and handy to have in my pocket.
48.
I
need it for work. My employer insists on it.
49.
Its
not just mobile phones you know…
50.
It
shows I’m connected, important, influential, worthy, powerful.
51.
There
may be trouble ahead…
52.
It
makes me attractive, with-it and trendy.
53.
Nothing
can touch me when I’m on my mobli.
54.
Its
just so powerful and incredibly useful.
55.
Its
like having a second brain.
56.
It’ll
take decades to know for sure, in the meantime I’ll carry on.
57.
I
pay enough for it, I’m certainly going to use it.
58.
I
get free calls, free texts, free wi-fi so why not?
59.
My
company pays so it costs me nothing to use it.
60.
I
can call for free. How smart am I?
61.
My
ring tone is so cool, so part of me and my personality.
62.
Mine
has an external antenna so its safer.
63.
Mine’s
got no antenna so its safer.
64.
On
it I can play games, listen to music, read books, dah de dah de dah.
65.
I
need it in case my boss, partner, lover, nanny, builder, plumber…calls.
66.
Each
time it rings it proves I’m indispensable. It shows I’m needed.
67.
Its
how paid work comes to me.
68.
Its
how I get dates.
69.
I
need it. I want it. I can have it.
70.
I
can get away with it.
71.
I’d
rather have a brain tumour than be lonely.
72.
People
who do not have a mobile are sad.
73.
People
who don’t have a mobile, cordless or Wi-Fi are Luddites.
74.
People
who say they are dangerous don’t appreciate the benefits.
75.
It
allows opportunities to come my way.
76.
It
keeps me in the loop, informed and up to date.
77.
It
allows me to know stuff before other people.
78.
What
if something happened and I couldn’t be reached straightaway?
79.
I’m
more efficient and employable if I carry a mobile phone.
80.
It
gives me a better life now even if it might shorten it in the future.
81.
It
improves my chances and my prospects.
82.
It
means I can enjoy sex more knowing I’m sterile.
83.
I
can’t imagine my life without a mobile phone / PDA / wi-fi’d computer.
84.
A
mobile phone is not as bad as….
85.
When
its proven to cause cancer, I’ll stop. Till then I won’t worry about it.
86.
Sure
I can drive, talk and listen all at the same time. Can’t you?
87.
Its
very clever. I’m very clever for having one.
88.
Its
why we have thumbs.
89.
People
expect me to have one. I’m part of what’s happening.
90.
People
assume you’ve a mobile phone or you’re some kind of dork.
91.
I
believe the adverts. “Live for now”, “The future’s bright”
92.
Why
would anyone want to track me?
93.
Ringing:
Its for me! I wonder who it could be?
94.
Someone
loves / needs / wants me.
95.
I
love it when you call.
96.
I
have control.
97.
It
gives me early warning of problems at home, at work, travelling.
98.
I’ve
got some great apps.
99.
Look
at all this data I can carry around with me.
100.
I
hope I’ve enough talk time / battery / stored numbers / pictures, videos,
music…
101.
What
is Coltan? Where is The Congo?
102.
Newer
phones are much safer.
103.
I
need a better phone.
104.
Wired
headsets don’t carry signals into your brain.
105.
Airtube
headsets are fiddly and not very loud.
106.
My
mobli is my best friend.
107.
I’d
die if I couldn’t use my phone.
108.
It
works by magic.
109.
Its
an essential safeguard in a dangerous and unpredictable world.
110.
If
safeguards my kids.
111.
My
kids made me get one. They respect me more now.
112.
Its
what I need right now. Don’t worry me.
113.
Knowing
how to use all its features gives me advantages.
114.
I
like it.
115.
When
I’m on it, I feel happy, important, useful, wanted, informed…
116.
Just
having one I can call anyone in the world I want, anytime.
117.
It
gives me global reach, from anywhere.
118.
People
can reach me anytime, anyplace, anywhere. Its great!
119.
If
cancer doesn’t get you, something else will.
120.
I
can’t see how using a mobile could cost me my eyesight?
121.
I
have not heard that using a mobile could cost me my hearing.
122.
I
don’t understand how just using a mobile could cost me my life.
123.
I’m
too busy to think about it right now, I’m on the phone.
124.
People
who are that concerned should ‘get a life’.
125.
Its
my passport to all good things - friends, love, fame, fortune…
126.
Its
my most important and treasured possession.
127.
Its
my lifeline
128.
Its
a free country.
129.
Its
a personal choice.
130.
If
I get a tumour I’ll have it removed. What’s the problem?
131.
If
I get cataracts it’s a simple operation to have them removed.
132.
I
don’t wear metal ear rings or metal framed glasses so I’ll be Okay.
133.
I’ve
had my amalgams removed, so I’ll be fine now.
134.
If
I get a headache, I’ll take a pill.
135.
If
people are worried they should see their doctor.
136. Smiley
happy people show me that its alright, that its Okay for me to want to be just like
them.
137.
There
are now so many sources of wireless emissions, what’s another?
138.
If
something bad happens, I’ll sue.
139.
I
get a great signal here.
140.
I’ve
got the best phone and the best airtime calling plan. How clever.
141.
Some
people can’t take it. Too bad. That’s evolution.
142.
I
use a Bluetooth headset, so I’ll be Okay.
143.
If
mobiles are dangerous, why haven’t I heard more about it?
144.
What
the hell. You can’t live in a bubble, cut-off from everyone.
145.
I’ll
cross that bridge when I get to it. In the meantime, I’ll carry on.
If the odds of something really bad happening to you are 1
in 100,000, at the point your one and only body is diagnosed with something
very nasty, your odds are 1 in 1.
Ask yourself “What are the chances microwave radiation is
good for me?”
Ask yourself “How long can I expect to keep getting away
with it?”
A mobile phone is like a Femme Fatale: Beautiful, intelligent,
capable and deadly. 260 lifetime hours on your sexy little mobli is all it
takes to double your risk of a brain tumour. How much of your brain will be
lost if you are even able to find and afford someone to cut it out and what
kind of hell will you and your family go through in the meantime?
The writing is on the wall. All those calls are adding to
your 260 lifetime hours.
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