Avid readers of Science Fiction scenarios will always remember that its not the bacteria or viruses that lead to the downfall of the human race but its their own 'servants' the robots who become self aware and thus are responsible for slaving their creators. While nothing so frightful has happened - yet, there certainly are a few clues to guide us that this technology crazy world may be heading towards. Take the case of Mr Stein, 55, chief executive of a £500 million Leicestershire-based chilled food manufacturer that employs 5,000 people who suffers from electromagnetic hypersensitivity.

He cannot travel in long distance flights, cannot come near computers if they are on and can only use his cell phone for a few minutes at a time. While these dis-orders were written off as weird or random occurings earlier ; scientists are now taking serious note of them. There have been several reported instances of people requiring to switch off the mains in order to get to sleep and wearing 'electronic head gear' which protects them from the electromagnetic waves especially in Wi-Fi hotspots and the likes.

As yet there are no 'cures' for this malady but it seems staying away from electronics and reverting to a basic Victorian society seems to be the best bets.

In the UK, The National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB) is carrying out a review of existing scientific studies into "electromagnetic hypersensitivity" (EHS). Two studies into the condition, funded with £750,000 from the Department of Health and the telecommunications industry, are already under way. The Swedish government, which recognised EHS as a physical impairment in 2000, calculates that 3.1 per cent of its population – 200,000 people – suffer from the condition.

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