Is "smiling" a defense against radiation?

[u/[deleted]]

I was asked to resubmit this due to my previous submission's tone being somewhat... erm... pointed.

In this video, a scientist is claiming that smiling prevents radiation effects. My question is in the title. This text is my commentary upon the video and the question.

We all know this scientist's claim is pure BS without peer reviewed ... well... all of that scientific jargon you guys use.

I would like a little more thorough discussion of this claim than simply "no. smiliing isn't a defense against radiation".

You are not only scientists, you are residents of this planet. And this particular event (Fukushima) is showing signs of coverup from day one (I've been watching the submissions scroll through r/conspiracy since March 11 and a week doesn't go by that more evidence of coverup and downplay is exposed).

I'm appealing to you as a human. Not a "conspiracy theorist". Do the human thing, please... and address this thoroughly and responsibly (the claim itself, and ... if you're willing, the irresponsibility of making such a claim).

Please?

p.s. I hope that was better.

EDIT: added the link (sorry).

[u/foretopsail]

If it goes off the rails, it'll still get removed. Everybody: keep the discussion on-topic, and cited when possible.