If hearing is a collection of electrical impulses in the brain, does it matter how those impulses are input? Can the brain learn to "hear" from other sources?

It turns out it can. This article is about a device worn on the wrist that can help those with hearing loss "hear" through vibration patterns. Also watch the Ted Talk referenced in the article. A fascinating area of study with potentially life-changing implications for those with hearing loss. Read the article.

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