No system is perfect, but we can't refuse to make any progress through fear of a very small chance that something may go wrong. Life has risks, we work to minimise them, and on the whole developed countries have a very good record and high standards.
Moreover, in this particular instance it's mostly ignorance that is causing people to panic over wireless electricity. This particular example of it is very promising. You don't need to have a PhD to see that, just a basic understanding of the concepts involved. Unfortunately, many people seem to lack that. I guess that's why millions still use homeopathy or refuse vaccinations!
Nobody says not to explore this technology, but IMO there is not enough info out yet to say, no problem.
I am not panicking as it will not be mandatory to use it, BUT you keep defending governments and their capability to protect us. The fear that something goes wrong is real.
If something can go wrong it will!
Funny, but real.
Nuclear reactors:
Three mile Island
Tchernobyl
Accidents in Germany now leading to gradually switch off ALL nuclear energy.
That is only the nuclear field. There is more.
Contergan sleeping pills (approved by the government after studies!), Bhopal, saccharin, asbestos, mercury, oil tanks in the ground contaminating ground water. All sanctioned and SAFE at the time!
Leaded gas. Why even switch to unleaded? Catalyzers, filtering smoke stacks, releasing stuff into the air and miles away trees die from sulfur poisoning. The list goes on and on.
All discovered AFTER the damage was done.
Humans have a habit to justify what they are doing and hope for the best outcome. They cannot control some of what they invent.
Why even take a risk if there are alternatives?
To me cable to charge or connect something is just fine.
Most of us hook up their stuff once until they move.
When I move I usually laugh about how much dust collects behind the cabinets there and how I managed to intertwine all the cables without trying.
Besides optical, I just don't see the advantages.
