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Imagine the possible benefits such technology could allow to those suffering from Locked-in syndrome or similar conditions making regular speech impossible.



Imagine having locked-in syndrome and having the computer everyone trusts misinterpret your attempts at expression.


"computer everyone trusts" - I'm pretty sure people would take the computer in question with a grain of salt for _many_ years to come


I'm reading your comment on my screen, OR AM I?


Yes, people are exceptionally critical and skeptical of things promising them they’ll get to speak to loved ones again. That’s why nobody ever fell for seances or facilitated communication.




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