As technology continues to advance our society becomes more dependent on it. The increased use of technology in our everyday lives increases our exposure to the electromagnetic radiation that is emitted from our technology, which could be possibly harmful to human health. It is clear that we are living in the technological era where information and communication are abundant and easily accessible. The social effects of technology on our society are clear but it is important to inform our technology dependent generation of the possibly damaging effects it may have on our health. In the past this topic has been overlooked because electromagnetic radiation was classified as "low frequency", therefore not seen as damaging to the body. But after a review of many previous studies as well as new findings it has been found that radiation from technology affects our bodies and can alter our nervous system, cause DNA damage, cancer, and reproductive issues. It is important for our technology dependent generation to be informed about these effects in order to take precautionary actions to maintain our health. 

As a child born in 1997 I have grown up in the heart of the technological era. From a young age I have seen the dependency on technology. I see everyone glued to their cell phones, computers, TV's. Because I am living in a generation that is impacted most and revolves around technology I wonder what affects that lifestyle has on my mind and body and if there are any ways I could reduce the possibility of my radiation damaging my body. This issue affects everyone because every generation is becoming more and more reliant on technology. As it continues to advance the more we are going to be exposed to the harmful radiation. It is important to spread awareness to everyone but to especially educate the younger generations on the damaging effects of radiation and ways in which they can limit limit their exposure so they can set a foundation for generations to come. 

One branch of technology that is having effects on our health is our use of cell phones. In their New York Times article Tara Parker-Pope and Felicity Barringer claim that cell phone radiation may cause cancer. The article explains how The World Health Organization has classified cell phones in the same carcinogenic category as cleaning chemicals. The International Agency for Research on Cancer also reviewed many previous studies and found that the radio frequency magnetic field are the same ones that are given off by phones, both found to have caused an increase in the brain cancer glioma.  These authors are reliable because they write for the New York Times, a credible source of information. There could be bias towards this topic because both sides of this topic are arguable with sufficient evidence so the side you choose could be opinion based. With the information and findings used in this article the Parker-Pope and Barringer have found that the radiation emitted from cell phones could possibly cause cancer and the solution is a precautionary approach and headsets or earpieces are advised. 

Kenneth Chang's New York Times article discusses the debate on the hazards of electromagnetic waves. His article recognizes that that the controversial issue that has been debated for 25 is still up in the air but the evidence that electromagnetic waves have biological effects continues to grow stronger. Chang also references the World Health Organization and their action to categorize "low frequency" waves, such as those emitted from cell phones, as possibly carcinogenic. An increase in leukemia rates due to long-term exposure to magnetic field is also causing concern. The uncertainty that surround this topic is due to the fact that although scientists may have evidence that electromagnetic fields may cause cancer they do not yet have an explanation how. This lack of scientific explanation is the weakness in this argument and where there could be bias.

According to an article written in SafeSpace, a website dedicated to informing people about the risks of EFM's (electromagnetic fields) as well as their resources, Joyce Culkin, the creator, explains how everyday technologies such as appliances, cell phones and cars are emitting damaging EFM's that are compromising our health. She explains how EFM's enter your body and why and how EM radiation changes your body's biological system, causing health defects. This source is credible because it includes many test results and statistical information but also contains bias because it does not acknowledge the other side of the argument. 

This research question is arguable because although there are many cases and studies to prove that technological radiation causes health issues, there is not much scientific evidence regarding how it does this. This does not change my stance on the topic. From the research I have done I believe it is logical to conclude that electromagnetic radiation affects human health and we need to educate our generation on precautionary actions in order to preserve our health. 

