Roger Ebert's Journey and Technological Adaptation

Roger Ebert shares his journey of losing his voice due to cancer and adapting to using computer-generated voices. He reflects on the impact of this loss on his identity and communication, highlighting the role of technology in his life. Ebert discusses the support from his wife, Chaz, and the development of a personalized computer voice. He concludes with humor and proposes a test for computer voices, emphasizing the importance of communication and technology.

What did Roger Ebert use to communicate after losing his ability to speak?

• A computer voice

• Morse code

• Writing on paper

• Sign language

Who supported Roger Ebert through his medical challenges?

• His wife, Chaz

• His friend

• His brother

• His doctor

What unexpected event occurred after Roger's first surgery?

• His carotid artery ruptured

• He lost his hearing

• He developed a new illness

• He regained his voice

What was the name of the computer voice that Roger found most effective?

• Siri

• Cortana

• Alex

• HAL 9000

What was the main challenge Roger faced with computer voices?

• They were too fast

• They were too loud

• They were too slow

• They were too quiet

How did Roger feel about using a voice that was not his own?

• Indifferent

• Comforted

• Excited

• Disturbed

What was the name of the early computer-assisted instruction system Roger mentioned?

• ILLIAC

• UNIVAC

• ENIAC

• PLATO

What did Roger Ebert say about the internet's impact on his life?

• It was a distraction

• It was confusing

• It was a lifesaver

• It was unnecessary

What humorous test did Roger propose for computer voices?

• The Chaz test

• The HAL test

• The Alex test

• The Ebert test

What did Roger Ebert use to communicate more widely than before?

• Newspapers

• The internet

• Radio

• Television