Jim Hudspeth

NPR All Things Considered host shares personal story of hearing loss. Challenges of managing hearing loss and the role of hair cells in hearing. Rebecca Knill's journey with a cochlear implant. Assumptions about people with hearing impairments. Appreciating the beauty of surrounding sounds and human ears.

Join Mary Louise Kelly, NPR's All Things Considered host with a personal story of hearing loss, and Jim Hudspeth, a neuroscience expert on hearing, as they delve into the intricacies of sound perception. Discover Rebecca Knill, a 'cyborg' navigating deafness with a cochlear implant, sharing her unique view on sound and silence. Finally, sound designer Dallas Taylor highlights how sound shapes our emotions. Together, they explore the transformative power of sound—both its beauty and its absence.

Join NPR's Mary Louise Kelly, who opens up about her hearing loss, and neuroscientist Jim Hudspeth as they dive into the intricate mechanics of sound. Cyborg Rebecca Knill shares her empowering experience with deafness and cochlear implants. Sound designer Dallas Taylor explores the emotional resonance of sound in our lives. Together, they discuss how sound and silence shape reality, the importance of accessibility in media, and the unique relationship between hearing and personal identity.