Cell phone towers are usually located on the top of a building where people can't see them. Tower equipment is bulky and must be made of conductive material, but why furtively pretend to be a tree or something?
Rhizome is curious about the fact that cell towers must be camouflaging, and believes that the reason for the camouflaging lies in people's fear of cell phones and their potential health hazards.
Think about how many mobile ceos will have trouble sleeping at night after studies show that long-term use of their phones affects cognitive function, affects sleep quality, and even breaks the blood-brain barrier. Add in some people claiming to be suffering from Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Disorder, and the blame could soon be traced to cell phone towers.
While there is no clear evidence that cell phones, cell towers, or any of the waves emanating from them pose a health risk, Rhizome notes that service providers must respond anyway, not opt out. The disguise is not just a modification of the unsightly tower by the service provider, but also a way to avoid being noticed by residents upset by the large number of nearby radio-transmitting antennas.
