How about a world without cellphones?

Hypothetical situation:

Scientists in one the most advanced European research centres have finally gathered enough evidence to prove conclusively that communication waves generated by mobile communication devices including cell phones are harmful to the human body. A ten year old research has yielded a result that states that exposure to such signal waves increases the chances of cancer by 50% and brain tumour by up to 20%. In other words, if the world stops using mobile communication devices, the occurrence of cancer might come down by as much as 50%.

Back to Reality:

Almost since the beginning of mobile phones usage by the general public, debate has raged about their impact on the health of the users. Mobile phone manufacturers claim that there is no conclusive evidence that cell phone usage causes any physical harm. Today, it is generally accepted that cell phone usage should be restricted; long calls should be avoided; and usage of handsfree is being encouraged. People know that cell phones can be harmful and hence the above measures to reduce one’s exposure to the waves. But no one knows for sure as to exactly how harmful these waves really are.

Now let’s imagine that the hypothetical situation stated in the beginning of this article actually happens. For some people this might be reason enough to ban all cell phones in this world. But it is highly unlikely that such a discovery will ever be known to the world at large. There is simply too much at stake for the corporates that are in the business of mobile communication – manufacturers, service providers, software providers, et all. And it is not just the greedy corporates so to say, who would ignore such a finding. What about people like you and me and what about the way businesses function the world over today? Will today’s CEOs be ready to part with his Black Berry? Or would the Dalal Street trader retain his sanity if his mobile phone service provider were to shut shop?

Aren’t we all so very dependent on mobile technology today? Imagine two worlds- one is the present world with cell phones and another one without cell phones, but you will have 50% less chance of getting cancer. Which one will you choose? Well, I know it s a tough choice!

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