commentr/StutterSeptember 23, 2024
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I understand your point, but I think the analogy to sign language and deafness doesn’t fully apply here. The goal of brain-machine interfaces like Neuralink isn’t just to bypass stuttering but to address the root neurological causes. If we can directly stimulate or regulate the areas of the brain responsible for speech production, that would be a true cure—restoring normal speech patterns. Telepathic communication may be a future possibility, but it’s not the primary goal. The real breakthrough will come when we can correct the brain’s speech signals in real time, allowing people who stutter to speak fluently. It’s about enhancing the brain’s function, not just finding an alternative way to communicate.
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Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
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Neurological & BrainMedicalization / Neurodiversity