I bet it has more to do with stress. No electricity means no TV, no lights, no computer, probably no phone, no vacuum cleaning, possibly no water, and no background noise. Basically all there is left to do is to relax and just
be. And when we're all stuck at home together, people have time for each other
Supposedly after huge storms when power is out for days, the birth rate 9 months later peaks. Is that true? I don't know.
I know I look forward to winter blizzards not just for the lack of electricity but for the lack of background noise, a change in routine, and ability to talk to people who'd be too busy otherwise. I'm able to skip out on vacuuming without feeling guilt. I don't have to cook dinner or do dishes (because I can't). It's a vacation in my home.
I am going to be the skeptic here and say that having electricity has more benefits that any dangers. We get safe food, protection from heat extremes (imagine no A/C), security, water, and information. Without electricity none of us would have an Internet forum to discuss the dangers of electricity.
