TED: Remaking my voice | Roger Ebert

The speaker shares their journey of losing the ability to speak due to cancer surgeries and adapting to using computer-generated voices for communication. They discuss the emotional and identity challenges faced, the technological advancements that have enabled them to communicate, and the creation of a personalized computer voice. The narrative reflects on the role of technology in human communication and ends with a humorous take on artificial intelligence.

What impact did the surgeries have on the speaker's ability to communicate?

What does the speaker mean by saying that human speech is tied to one's identity?

How did the speaker feel about using a computer voice for communication?

What was the significance of the song by Leonard Cohen in the speaker's experience?

How did the speaker's view on communication change after losing his ability to speak?

Describe the process the speaker went through to create a personalized computer voice.

What role does the Internet play in the speaker's life now?

What does the speaker suggest about the perception of disabled individuals in society?

What challenges does the speaker face when communicating with others?

In what ways does the speaker find comfort in writing on the Internet?