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Recording Speech to Hear the Dead Speak Again
35:37 - 43:30 (07:53)
The idea of being able to hear the deceased speak again through recorded speech is intriguing. Researchers have even attempted to create a robot that would mimic the sounds and movements of a person's speech to recreate the voice somewhere else.
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In this episode, the host discusses the history of speech-to-text technology dating back to the 1800s and how it has evolved over time to improve accuracy and functionality.
35:37 - 38:27 (02:49)
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses the history of speech-to-text technology dating back to the 1800s and how it has evolved over time to improve accuracy and functionality.
ChapterRecording Speech to Hear the Dead Speak Again
EpisodeSPECIAL: Thomas Edison (Part 1)
PodcastMy First Million
Researchers in France attempted to record and reproduce human speech using artificial lips and an artificial throat that acted like a pipe organ.
38:27 - 40:31 (02:03)
Summary
Researchers in France attempted to record and reproduce human speech using artificial lips and an artificial throat that acted like a pipe organ. Although it was not a reliable method at the time, the early attempts were promising and impressive to many.
ChapterRecording Speech to Hear the Dead Speak Again
EpisodeSPECIAL: Thomas Edison (Part 1)
PodcastMy First Million
The phonograph was initially seen as a toy, but it soon became very popular and created a stir.
40:31 - 43:30 (02:59)
Summary
The phonograph was initially seen as a toy, but it soon became very popular and created a stir. Its inventor, Thomas A. Edison, became a celebrity and people were amazed by his creation, which allowed them to hear the voices of the dead.