Benjamin Lindquist

In this engaging discussion, Benjamin Lindquist, a postdoctoral researcher at Northwestern University and author of "The Art of Text to Speech," shares insights on the evolution of computer speech. He dives into the intriguing backstory of HAL 9000 and its cultural impact on technology. Lindquist reveals the fascinating journey of early talking computers, including the forgotten innovator Louis Gerstman. The conversation also touches on the phonemic challenges faced by systems like Siri and explores the critical differences between analog and digital speech technologies.