Comments on: The cosmic rule: those who write get written about http://www.michaelchorost.com/blog/2008/02/26/the-cosmic-rule-those-who-write-get-written-about/ Michael Chorost, author of <i>Rebuilt</i>, on cochlear implants Wed, 14 May 2008 10:45:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Saraj http://www.michaelchorost.com/blog/2008/02/26/the-cosmic-rule-those-who-write-get-written-about/#comment-518 Saraj Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:44:01 +0000 http://www.michaelchorost.com/blog/2008/02/26/the-cosmic-rule-those-who-write-get-written-about/#comment-518 Hi Mike, I've just come to your blog from the economist article but have read articles by you before. I've been thinking a lot about technology lately because I am on a forum about the Envoy Esteem implantable hearing aids. Unfortunately, my loss is too profound, and everyone just keeps asking me if I can get a CI. It's frustrating to me because I'm a musician and I enjoy music very much with my hearing aids. I understand only 20% of single syllable words, but I understand over 80% of sentences (without visual cues). I am not ready to try a CI yet. But people keep asking me and suggesting it, so I figure I should stay up to date on the research. I think I am right in waiting. Show me a fully implantable device that doesn't destroy my residual hearing and I'd probably go for it. I really like how Envoy is using the "natural microphone" of the ear drum instead of an electronic microphone. They are talking about combining it with a CI in the future too. Hi Mike,
I’ve just come to your blog from the economist article but have read articles by you before. I’ve been thinking a lot about technology lately because I am on a forum about the Envoy Esteem implantable hearing aids. Unfortunately, my loss is too profound, and everyone just keeps asking me if I can get a CI. It’s frustrating to me because I’m a musician and I enjoy music very much with my hearing aids. I understand only 20% of single syllable words, but I understand over 80% of sentences (without visual cues). I am not ready to try a CI yet. But people keep asking me and suggesting it, so I figure I should stay up to date on the research. I think I am right in waiting.

Show me a fully implantable device that doesn’t destroy my residual hearing and I’d probably go for it. I really like how Envoy is using the “natural microphone” of the ear drum instead of an electronic microphone. They are talking about combining it with a CI in the future too.

]]> By: Kate Blue http://www.michaelchorost.com/blog/2008/02/26/the-cosmic-rule-those-who-write-get-written-about/#comment-492 Kate Blue Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:35:26 +0000 http://www.michaelchorost.com/blog/2008/02/26/the-cosmic-rule-those-who-write-get-written-about/#comment-492 Hi there! Just was taking time to catch up with your blog...and to say that I am actually reading the book mentioned and it's not so bad; it's actually very interesting. Makes me wonder what my son will say and do once he's older and can make the decision to "turn off." Have a wonderful weekend! Hi there!
Just was taking time to catch up with your blog…and to say that I am actually reading the book mentioned and it’s not so bad; it’s actually very interesting. Makes me wonder what my son will say and do once he’s older and can make the decision to “turn off.”

Have a wonderful weekend!

]]> By: Jeff http://www.michaelchorost.com/blog/2008/02/26/the-cosmic-rule-those-who-write-get-written-about/#comment-417 Jeff Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:20 +0000 http://www.michaelchorost.com/blog/2008/02/26/the-cosmic-rule-those-who-write-get-written-about/#comment-417 Ronald: the CI headpiece is wireless! But I think you mean a more distant wireless connection, right? IOW no wire and headpiece, just communicating from processor to implant over the several inch gap between. I don't think that's going to happen until the implant contains its own internal power source. Since the headpiece provides power, and there is 2-way signaling between implant and processor, the close proximity is necessary with the existing design. Ronald: the CI headpiece is wireless! But I think you mean a more distant wireless connection, right? IOW no wire and headpiece, just communicating from processor to implant over the several inch gap between. I don’t think that’s going to happen until the implant contains its own internal power source. Since the headpiece provides power, and there is 2-way signaling between implant and processor, the close proximity is necessary with the existing design.

]]> By: Ronald http://www.michaelchorost.com/blog/2008/02/26/the-cosmic-rule-those-who-write-get-written-about/#comment-382 Ronald Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:31:55 +0000 http://www.michaelchorost.com/blog/2008/02/26/the-cosmic-rule-those-who-write-get-written-about/#comment-382 Hi Mike, I got my CI this week.. a question that come to my mind.. I remember in your first book that you said that in a meeting with Advanced Bionics team they ask you what you were looking for in a CI... have you ever discuss with them about making a wireless device instead of this cap and wire ??? Thanks Ronald Hi Mike,
I got my CI this week.. a question that come to my mind.. I remember in your first book that you said that in a meeting with Advanced Bionics team they ask you what you were looking for in a CI… have you ever discuss with them about making a wireless device instead of this cap and wire ???

Thanks
Ronald

]]> By: Sam Spritzer http://www.michaelchorost.com/blog/2008/02/26/the-cosmic-rule-those-who-write-get-written-about/#comment-380 Sam Spritzer Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:55:13 +0000 http://www.michaelchorost.com/blog/2008/02/26/the-cosmic-rule-those-who-write-get-written-about/#comment-380 Very interesting article and concept. I agree with a CI's ability to enhance an musical experience. I have noticed the difference between HiRes and Fidelity 120. And I have also noticed a difference when the size of the CI's window is increased (known as IDR) to allow more "sound" in. Keep up the great work, Mike and hope to meet you someday! Very interesting article and concept. I agree with a CI’s ability to enhance an musical experience. I have noticed the difference between HiRes and Fidelity 120. And I have also noticed a difference when the size of the CI’s window is increased (known as IDR) to allow more “sound” in.
Keep up the great work, Mike and hope to meet you someday!

]]> By: John Redden http://www.michaelchorost.com/blog/2008/02/26/the-cosmic-rule-those-who-write-get-written-about/#comment-363 John Redden Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:48:18 +0000 http://www.michaelchorost.com/blog/2008/02/26/the-cosmic-rule-those-who-write-get-written-about/#comment-363 Mike, Great article and I appreciate you mentioning me in it. You are making the world aware of what is possible with technology. Since receiving my implant and the wonderful journey that resulted from it, it has always been my duty to give back in response to what has been given to me by the dedicated folks at Advanced Bionics so thanks again for spreading the word! John Redden Mike,

Great article and I appreciate you mentioning me in it. You are making the world aware of what is possible with technology. Since receiving my implant and the wonderful journey that resulted from it, it has always been my duty to give back in response to what has been given to me by the dedicated folks at Advanced Bionics so thanks again for spreading the word!

John Redden

]]> By: Laurie Katz http://www.michaelchorost.com/blog/2008/02/26/the-cosmic-rule-those-who-write-get-written-about/#comment-351 Laurie Katz Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:00:26 +0000 http://www.michaelchorost.com/blog/2008/02/26/the-cosmic-rule-those-who-write-get-written-about/#comment-351 Thanks for the great article! The timing is perfect for me - I am getting the rival brand Nucleus Freedom's music software on March 21, and will be sending this article to my aural rehab specialist, since we are focusing on music now that I have two implants. Thanks to your other posts and articles, I tried using headphones for music and they have made a tremendous difference for me. If I stick with music I know, it's a beautiful experience to hear in stereo again. Your writing has been such a great help all along - I read Rebuilt a month before I was evaluated for my first CI. Keep writing, and I will keep reading! Thanks for the great article! The timing is perfect for me - I am getting the rival brand Nucleus Freedom’s music software on March 21, and will be sending this article to my aural rehab specialist, since we are focusing on music now that I have two implants.

Thanks to your other posts and articles, I tried using headphones for music and they have made a tremendous difference for me. If I stick with music I know, it’s a beautiful experience to hear in stereo again.

Your writing has been such a great help all along - I read Rebuilt a month before I was evaluated for my first CI. Keep writing, and I will keep reading!

]]> By: Diana http://www.michaelchorost.com/blog/2008/02/26/the-cosmic-rule-those-who-write-get-written-about/#comment-339 Diana Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:03:36 +0000 http://www.michaelchorost.com/blog/2008/02/26/the-cosmic-rule-those-who-write-get-written-about/#comment-339 Just read the NYT article this morning! Thought it was great! Just read the NYT article this morning! Thought it was great!

]]> By: Leo http://www.michaelchorost.com/blog/2008/02/26/the-cosmic-rule-those-who-write-get-written-about/#comment-336 Leo Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:21:12 +0000 http://www.michaelchorost.com/blog/2008/02/26/the-cosmic-rule-those-who-write-get-written-about/#comment-336 Mike - - I look forward to reading the new article, keep up the good work - - Leo Mike - - I look forward to reading the new article, keep up the good work - - Leo

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