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THERE seems to be no questioning technological imperatives such as 5G. It will greatly increase download speeds, allowing increased leisure time and will further global connectivity.
Likewise, in genetics, the cracking of the DNA and RNA codes — which may enable current Covid-19 stimulators to allow the body to suppress the virus without a dangerous ingestion of the virus itself — may eventually lead to promoting a generalised immunity from many diseases.
What could possibly go wrong? Well, for a start, 5G may lead to increased corporate surveillance and monitoring of connected devices, widespread unemployment and as yet unknown safety issues.
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