255. My Low-EMF Computing Setup

<p>I recently got a message from a reader, who said, “I don’t know if it’s meditation or you reaching a new level professionally, but I feel like your writing is on FIRE!” I do feel my writing has improved over the last year. They’re right to think the <a href= "http://kadavy.net/blog/posts/naval-ravikant-meditation/">meditation</a> I talked about on episode 246 has helped. If I had to pick one thing that has improved my writing, it’s starting to use the <a href= "http://kadavy.net/blog/posts/zettelkasten-method-slip-box-digital-example/"> Zettelkasten method</a> I talked about on episode 250. But I wouldn’t be able to manage my Zettelkasten if it weren’t for a recent breakthrough in <em>how</em>, physically, I write. It wouldn’t be possible without my new low-EMF computing setup. <!--more--></p> <h3>What are EMFs?</h3> <p>On episode 206, my <a href= "http://kadavy.net/blog/posts/non-tinfoil-guide-emf-summary/"><em>Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs</em> summary</a>, I talked about evidence suggesting non-ionizing EMFs, or electromagnetic fields, may cause health problems. EMFs are emitted by electronic devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers – even the electricity these items run on emits EMFs. (I’m cautious to use the term “radiation”, since – as the irrationally rational are always quick to point out – it’s non-ionizing radiation. But it is radiation).</p> <p>When I learned about these potential health effects, I started to look more closely at my day-to-day exposure. What I discovered through trial-and-error has changed the way I use electronics, and it has improved my well-being, and thus the clarity of my thoughts and the clarity of my writing.</p> <h3>Your Mileage May Vary</h3> <p>I’ll preface this with a couple things. One is that I have long struggled with a mysterious illness. I won’t go too far into details here, but my worst symptoms are chronic muscle tension, brain fog, and a wide breadth of food sensitivities. One doctor thinks it’s <a href= "http://kadavy.net/blog/posts/chronic-lyme-disease/"