The whole '5G causes COVID' thing I actually looked into

I saw a Facebook post back in 2020 claiming 5G towers were spreading the virus. I was skeptical but figured I'd check it out since I work in IT and know a bit about frequencies. Turns out the whole claim fell apart when I looked at the science: 5G uses radio waves that can't even penetrate skin, let alone create a virus. The guy who started it was a doctor who got debunked by the WHO and his own peers. What finally convinced me was mapping the 5G rollout dates against COVID case surges in my city, there was zero correlation. Has anyone else actually dug into the origins of that one?

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jason_kelly85d ago

Wait, didn't the WHO issue a correction on that doctor's statement?

robert_craig5d ago

Found myself noticing the same pattern with other conspiracy theories too honestly. Tbh it's like people just want something to blame when they feel helpless. Saw a neighbor blaming 5G for his spotty WiFi and then blamed the virus when his job went remote. The real issue is people don't trust institutions anymore so they grab onto any explanation that fits their frustration. Ngl it's exhausting watching smart folks fall for this stuff when the real problems are way simpler.