The Truth About 5G [7sfU96JXO66]
5G wireless technology promises to revolutionise the functionality of our electronic devices, from the expected improvements on download speeds and mobile phone connectivity to driverless cars and augmented-reality. But with the rollout of 5G towers coinciding with the outbreak of COVID-19, conspiracy theories abound, from the historic links between microwave radiation and cancer to bombastic claims of weapons testing on civilian populations. As the race to achieve 5G dominance becomes a priority for the world's powers, there is much to be gained in hampering the competition, as misinformation campaigns are traced to sinister sources. Ultimately, the 5G conspiracy proves to be a troubling symptom of society's increased tendency towards paranoia and cynicism.