001 // Nick Pineault – Is “Smart” The New Stupid?

New tech gadgets are being introduced at a frantic pace… way faster than our ability to study how they impact our well-being. Are we in trouble? If so, how can we make smarter choices?

In this episode, Nick introduces the core concepts that he and his expert guests will try to unpack on the Smarter Tech podcast.

Discussed during this episode:

• Who Nick is, and why he decided to launch the Smarter Tech podcast
• The unfortunate reality behind asbestos, lead in gasoline and many other technologies that have been rapidly adopted — and how much time it took before we finally realized their danger
• How there’s clear evidence dating back from the 1970s that man-made radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (“EMFs”) from cell phones, wifi and other wireless devices can harm human health
• The modern evidence we have that man-made EMFs are very likely a human carcinogen
• This podcast’s main aim is not to be anti-technology, but rather to stimulate a public debate on very important issues around new technologies, and spark innovation towards the development of safe alternatives

Links Mentioned:

• The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs
• Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil by Tom Mueller (a book which reports how deep the olive oil industry scandal runs)
• The Evan Brand Show
• Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World by Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler
• Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think by Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler
• The Future Is Faster Than You Think: How Converging Technologies Are Transforming Business, Industries, and Our Lives by Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler
• Overpowered: The Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF) and What You Can Do about It by Martin Blank, PhD
• What is a Precautionary Principle?
• Predicting the next 10 years by Peter H. Diamandis
• 5g from Space 
• Oceania Radiofrequency Scientific Advisory Association (ORSAA)
• Bibliography of Reported Biological Phenomena (‘Effects’) and Clinical Manifestations Attributed to Microwave and Radio-Frequency Radiation by Dr. Z.R. Glaser
• Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation by Ronald L. Adams & Dr. R.A. Williams
• Cancer epidemiology update following the 2011 IARC evaluation of radiofrequency EMF 
• International Agency for Research on Cancer: Radio frequency waves are among the agents proposed for IARC to reassess with high priority

NOTE: This content is based on Nick’s opinion and is provided solely for entertainment purposes. You should do your own research when searching for information regarding health issues and always review the information carefully with your professional health care provider before using any of the protocols or recommendations presented on this podcast. The information provided is not intended to replace medical advice offered by a physician or other licensed health care provider.