Journey Through Sound and Silence

This chapter explores the speaker's personal reflections on hearing, loud concerts, and the impact of technology on their relationship with sound. It recounts their unique experience as a profoundly deaf individual who became a 'cyborg' through a cochlear implant, examining misconceptions and the nuances of communicating through lip reading. Ultimately, the narrative contrasts typical hearing experiences with the speaker's neutral perception of sound, emphasizing the transformative power of silence and creativity.