TED Radio Hour Sound And Silence
Oct 16, 2020
Mary Louise Kelly, NPR host, discusses her personal journey with hearing loss and its challenges, while Jim Hudspeth delves into the science behind hearing. Rebecca Knill, a cyborg with a cochlear implant, shares her experiences with technology and deafness. Sound designer Dallas Taylor explores emotional connections to sound and the beauty of silence. The conversation weaves through the complexities of auditory experiences, the resilience of the deaf community, and the transformative power of sound in our lives.
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Hearing Loss Discovery
- Mary Louise Kelly, an NPR host, experienced difficulty hearing questions during a book tour.
- This prompted her to get her hearing checked, revealing severe hearing loss, especially at higher frequencies.
Nuances of Hearing Loss
- Hearing loss is often nuanced and difficult to self-diagnose, unlike vision impairment.
- Relying on lip-reading can mask the severity of hearing loss, making professional testing crucial.
Hearing Aids: Joy and Overwhelm
- After getting hearing aids, Mary Louise Kelly rediscovered the joy of music and conversations.
- Everyday sounds like coffee grinders, however, became overwhelming initially.