5G is marketed as the dawn of a hyper-connected era—but beneath the promises of speed and efficiency lie unsettling questions about health, privacy, and control. In this episode of Signal Zero, we investigate the double-edged sword of next-generation technology, exploring how 5G and the coming wave of 6G could transform society in ways that extend far beyond faster downloads.

Our conversation digs into health concerns that remain hotly debated, the rise of conspiracy theories fueled by crisis and mistrust, and the creation of smart cities that may trade convenience for constant surveillance. We also examine the role of artificial intelligence in law, healthcare, and governance, raising urgent questions about ethics, accountability, and the erosion of personal freedoms.

Pushing further, we discuss the “dead internet theory,” which suggests much of today’s online world may already be dominated by bots and AI-generated content, as well as the controversial idea of universal basic income—not just as an economic safety net, but as a potential mechanism of control in a future shaped by automation and corporate power.

Signal Zero invites you to step back and ask: are these technologies empowering humanity, or quietly building a control grid that redefines freedom itself?