Smart Sounds 2: three months later

[thorendor]

Since the Smart Sounds 2 programming three months ago, I've noticed both powerful and subtle changes:

• Telephone: conversations are easier, much easier. I surprise myself at how well I can understand heavy accents; I work in high tech and many of my colleagues are from India, and before now I didn't even dare to call them up without using a relay

Comments

[cuyahogarvr]

This is wonderful news, and just amazing. Although not affecting me personally, this information may come in handy in the near future for my future "granddaughter".

[thorendor]

Thanks! What's happening with your granddaughter?

[cuyahogarvr]

She was recently diagnosed with close to total hearing loss in one ear. They're talking about an implant, but she's only two - a little tyke.

[thorendor]

The FDA has approved implants for even earlier ages. Let me know if you want to chat more on this offline.

[bearfuz]

It's exciting to read about this! Thanks for your occasional reports, and congratulations on continued progress!

A word about music in dance clubs: I don't think you're very far behind the rest of us in the ability to understand lyrics in club music. Unless I already know a song very well, I can almost never pick out the lyrics... usually I get the feeling that they aren't the most important thing about the song anyway, at least in that setting!

[thorendor]

I can only imagine! uncommonthread and UFCub and other friends are often sweet to sign the lyrics -- when they're sober enough to do so. :)

[excessor]

I love reading about this topic and I'm very glad that your capabilities continue to improve.

[thorendor]

Thanks! Appreciate the support.