Transformer station near house in new development area

On the one hand, that is completely correct, on the other hand, limit values are based on the current state of research and studies. In 1945, soldiers were still allowed to watch nuclear weapon tests; in the 60s, the sleeping pill Thalidomide was initially considered harmless even for pregnant women. People simply did not know better. Blood pressure values that were considered completely normal in the 50s would send any general practitioner into a panic today, etc.

That is true, but: Radiation: Lack of knowledge about radiation damage due to new "technology," radiation was underestimated, tests with humans to observe their reactions during explosions or to check an advance into the detonation area, no studies Thalidomide: In the 50s there were no strict requirements for drug testing (e.g., not on pregnant animals, no central drug regulation, no comprehensive testing) Blood pressure: Again, no data available in the 50s. No studies, different healthcare system. All that came later. Therefore, in my opinion, not comparable, since transformer stations and the like have been known for decades and radiation has also been monitored for decades. What today first takes 10 years before being released into society used to only take months in the past. Today, first (too much) testing is done, whereas before, (wrongly) action was taken first and the damage was treated afterward.

Yes, and that is why one must strongly disagree with something like that.

With the appropriate expertise: yes.
Radiation is quite complex, so I am cautious with my half-knowledge.

I see no contradiction. With transformer boxes, it is like that, yes. But here the absolute belief in infallible science was preached, and that is at least as dangerous as belief in conspiracy theories. Anyone who believes they cannot be wrong is dangerous. Whether scientist or crank.

With appropriate competence: yes. Radiation is quite complex, I am cautious with my half-knowledge.

In all areas I have dealt with it, the difference between limit value and field strength at which a hazard might possibly occur is already quite large.

I see no contradiction. With transformer stations, it is like that, yes. But here the absolute belief in infallible science was preached and that is at least as dangerous as belief in conspiracy theories. Whoever believes they cannot be wrong is dangerous. Regardless of whether scientist or crank.

Science is based on falsification and disproven error. Thus, the method (but not the individual who applies it) is already quite good at responding to new findings.

And especially in the area of EM fields, the "fear" of it is already significantly greater than all known effects. The few cases where there were real effects were clearly above the field strength or combined with radar.

And especially in the area of EM fields, the "fear" of them is already significantly greater than all known effects.

All effects known so far. No one really knows what we will know about it in 10, 20, 30 years. Maybe there are effects we don't know today.

If I felt uncomfortable with it, I would refrain from it.

All known effects so far. No one really knows what we will know about it in 10, 20, 30 years. Maybe there are effects that we do not know today.

But then you also have to throw all transformers out of the house - because curiously, they are accepted without any problems. And they are much closer... Field strengths decrease with the square of the distance...