In this engaging discussion, Simon Adler, a Radiolab producer, and Greg Leibach, a deaf attorney and activist, dive into the groundbreaking history of speech recognition and closed captioning. They explore the pivotal 1988 Gallaudet University protest that demanded deaf leadership and sparked nationwide discussions on representation. The duo also highlights early speech recognition technology's struggles and triumphs, emphasizing its impact on accessibility today. Humorous anecdotes enrich the conversation, shedding light on the relationship between humans and evolving tech.
