The article narrates a personal journey of an individual who has hidden their need for hearing aids since childhood. Despite being a professional storyteller, they had mastered the art of concealment through various tactics. Frustrated with AI-generated scripts from students, the author wondered if AI could foster more authentic storytelling. This led them on a path of self-exploration, using AI to address their invisible struggles with hearing loss, ultimately embracing vulnerability in their narrative.
Imagine navigating a world where everyone sounds like they're shouting underwater. This is my reality without hearing aids—a reality I've hidden since childhood.
Years spent in control rooms creating spaces for others to share their truth led me to master the art of concealing my own hearing loss.
In 2023, I was frustrated by soulless AI-generated scripts from students, but curiosity sparked—could we use AI to craft more authentic stories?
Concealing my hearing aids was exhausting, but I finally embraced this part of myself with the help of AI, seeking to tell human stories.
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