Just realized I never shared this story: when they came to replace my power meter, I refused a smart meter. Their first question was "oh, because of 5G?", to which I responded by explaining that it was for privacy reasons instead.

The 5G question was not judgmental in tone; it was sympathetic, and I have such mixed feelings about this.

On the one hand, I appreciate that people are showing empathy and understanding for other people's boundaries and concerns, in everyday situations like dealing with a power company.

On the other hand... why did it have to be for a 5G conspiracy theory specifically, and not any of the many other very legitimate concerns that lots of people have about their daily interactions with systems and institutions?