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Mary Louise Kelly’s Hearing Loss Journey
- Mary Louise Kelly discovered her severe hearing loss after struggling to hear questions during her book tour events.
- She relies heavily on lip reading and context to manage her role as an NPR host despite her impairment.
How Hearing Amplification Works
- Hair cells in the cochlea work as tiny amplifiers that convert sound vibrations into electrical signals.
- Damage to these cells causes hearing loss because humans cannot regenerate them, unlike birds or fish.
Rebecca Nill: The Cyborg Experience
- Rebecca Nill, born profoundly deaf, received cochlear implants that allow her to hear and stream music directly into her brain.
- She values silence deeply and often turns off her implant to enjoy quiet moments unplugged from sound.