Do Electromagnetic Fields Affect the Pineal Gland, Limiting Human Consciousness? – Waking Times ” Waking TimesDylan Charles, Editor Waking Times As humanity continues into the new millennium, technology and communication continue to play an increasingly important role in human life. Today, most people in developed countries are completely connected through cell phones, tablets and computers. Today’s households have an increasing array of electrical devices, from wireless modems to intelligent appliances to smart meters.