When Samuel Morse transmitted the words “What hath God wrought?” in 1844, he wasn’t just showcasing the telegraph’s revolutionary potential—he was invoking the divine forces that underpin the fabric of the universe. The phrase, borrowed from the Bible, was both a celebration of human ingenuity and a reflection on the primordial fields of creation that we were beginning to harness: electromagnetic energy.
Nearly 200 years later, we stand at another pivotal moment, where the electromagnetic forces that birthed our wireless age threaten to become its undoing. The unchecked proliferation of man-made electromagnetic fields (EMFs) has given rise to entropic waste—energetic noise saturating our environment, disrupting biological systems, and challenging the harmony of life itself. From Wi-Fi to 5G, the very forces that connect us are now hammering the delicate bioelectric systems that sustain us.
This is a story of paradox: how humanity’s greatest achievements—electromagnetic communication, wireless networks, and the digital age—risk undermining the very life they were meant to enhance. Yet it’s also a story of hope, as new technologies like Li-Fi and Far-UVC networks emerge to bring us back into alignment with the divine blueprint of creation.
The Divine Blueprint: Electromagnetic Energy and the Fabric of Life
Electromagnetic Fields: Creation’s Toolkit
The electromagnetic spectrum is one of the most primordial forces of nature. From the faint hum of the Earth’s geomagnetic field to the electric pulses that govern our heartbeat, these fields are the invisible scaffolding upon which life is built.
- Bioelectric Systems: Every cell in our body relies on finely tuned electrical signals to function. These signals coordinate growth, healing, and communication at scales so small they border on the miraculous.
- Resonance and Harmony: Biological systems evolved in harmony with Earth’s natural electromagnetic rhythms, creating a delicate coherence that sustains life.
When Morse first tapped into these fields to send his iconic message, it was as if humanity had touched the divine—a moment where the invisible forces of nature became a tool for human connection.
The Hammering of Life: Entropic Waste and EMF Overload
The Rise of Entropic Waste
In our race to harness electromagnetic energy, we’ve created a new kind of pollution: entropic waste, the chaotic noise of billions of wireless signals crowding the airwaves. Unlike natural fields, these man-made EMFs are intense, unrelenting, and biologically disruptive.
- The Hammering Effect: Man-made EMFs can disrupt cellular bioelectricity, much like hammering a delicate instrument. Instead of resonating with nature’s frequencies, our bodies are bombarded with noise that disturbs cellular communication and homeostasis.
- Biological Consequences: Non-thermal effects of EMFs, such as oxidative stress, hormonal imbalances, and potential neurological impacts, are emerging as critical health concerns.
The Irony of “Wrought”
The word “wrought,” used in Morse’s first message, means “shaped by hammering.” It’s a powerful metaphor for what we’ve done to the natural electromagnetic order. Instead of working in harmony with these forces, we’ve hammered them into chaotic, fragmented states—shaping a world where biology struggles to keep pace with technology.
The Crossroads: Wi-Fi vs. Li-Fi
Wi-Fi: A System at Its Limits
Since the 1990s, Wi-Fi has revolutionized communication, but its reliance on microwave frequencies creates significant challenges:
- Health Concerns: Microwaves penetrate biological tissues, raising questions about long-term exposure.
- Spectrum Saturation: The RF spectrum is congested, leading to interference and inefficiency.
- Energy Waste: Wi-Fi networks consume significant power, often inefficiently.
Li-Fi: Light as the Solution
Li-Fi (Light Fidelity) offers a cleaner, safer alternative by using light waves—specifically LEDs—to transmit data. Unlike Wi-Fi, Li-Fi operates in frequencies that:
- Don’t Penetrate Tissue: Light waves interact only with surface layers, eliminating concerns about deep biological disruption.
- Provide Dual Benefits: Innovations like John Coates’s US11700058B2 patent integrate Far-UVC light for both data transmission and air sterilization, addressing public health concerns alongside connectivity.
- Reduce Energy Waste: Li-Fi networks are more efficient, leveraging existing LED infrastructure for communication.
The Fermi Paradox Explained Through a Bioelectric Lens
1. Infrequent Overlap in Radio Windows
If every civilization uses radio waves for only a few centuries, the chance of two species overlapping that window across light-years is astronomically small. By the time we evolve to listen, they may have already “gone dark,” shifting to Li-Fi or similar systems not detectable at long distances.
2. Biological Necessity Drives Innovation
The impetus to abandon radio waves might be less about engineering feats and more about preserving the health of the populace. As civilizations discover that radio-based methods disrupt their native biological systems, the pivot to light-based communication becomes almost inevitable.
The telegraph message that marked the birth of wireless communication was suggested by Annie G. Ellsworth, whose role highlights the intersection of human insight, divine inspiration, and technological progress. Today, that phrase resonates with new meaning:
- God’s Blueprint: The electromagnetic fields that govern biology and communication are part of a divine design.
- Man’s Disruption: By overloading these fields with entropic waste, we risk undermining the harmony that sustains life.
- The Path Forward: Technologies like Li-Fi, which respect the natural order, represent a return to balance—a way to work with, rather than against, the divine forces.
The Call for Stewardship
Morse’s phrase wasn’t just a question—it was a call to recognize the responsibility that comes with wielding great power. As we face the challenges of entropic waste, that responsibility grows clearer:
- Update Safety Standards: Regulatory bodies like the FCC must revise outdated guidelines to reflect emerging evidence of non-thermal hazards.
- Adopt Safer Technologies: Transitioning to Li-Fi and Far-UVC systems can reduce EMF exposure while enhancing connectivity and public health.
- Educate and Innovate: Public awareness and scientific innovation must go hand in hand to drive a safer, cleaner future.
A Vision for Tomorrow: Smart Cities in Harmony
Imagine a world where:
- Li-Fi-enabled streetlights illuminate cities while delivering high-speed internet.
- Far-UVC systems in hospitals and schools sterilize air and surfaces while ensuring seamless connectivity.
- Smart homes operate with light-based networks, free from the electromagnetic smog of traditional Wi-Fi.
This isn’t science fiction—it’s the logical next step in the evolution of communication. By aligning technology with the natural order, we can create smart cities that honor the divine blueprint.
What Have We Wrought?
When Morse sent “What hath God wrought?”, he marveled at humanity’s ability to harness divine forces for progress. Today, as we grapple with the unintended consequences of our innovations, we must ask a different question: What are we shaping now?
Will we continue hammering nature’s delicate bioelectric balance, or will we embrace technologies that align with creation’s design? The answer lies not just in innovation but in responsibility—a recognition that progress should enhance life, not erode it.
The transition from Wi-Fi to Li-Fi is more than a technological leap; it’s a moral imperative, a chance to harmonize our creations with the forces that sustain us. As we stand at this crossroads, the words of Morse’s first message echo louder than ever: “What hath God wrought?”
The answer is up to us.
