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Jul 2019
33m 15s

Finding Your Voice

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
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At some point in our lives, many of us realize that the way we hear our own voice isn't the way others hear us. This week on Hidden Brain, we look at the relationship between our voices and our identities. Plus, we hear how advances in technology might help people with vocal impairments, and consider the ethical quandaries that arise when we can create perso ... Show More
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