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How Cochlear Implants Are Being Blamed For Killing Deaf Culture

Posted by samzenpus on from the let-the-flamewar-begin dept.

First time accepted submitter Maddie Kahn (3542515) writes "Deaf culture has its own language, its own social norms, its own art forms, its own theater. But it's under threat. Why? Because most parents of deaf children now choose to use technology to help their kids hear. This piece explores why a revolutionary technology stands accused of killing a culture."

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  1. Re:Let it die by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    The same way the LGBT community is support for those who've lost their natural reproductive urges? Just saying... with over 20 different medical issues causing gender ambiguities and identity problems why aren't we searching for a cure?

  2. Re:Let it die by mmell · · Score: 0, Troll

    They look at those that get implants as traitors.

    I've never heard that (pun not intended). Granted, I've only interacted with one deaf person in all of my life, and that for a short period of time; but I'd have thought any mindset as pervasive as you imply would've long ago become a matter of contentious public debate.

    Perhaps you can provide a citation? Written testimonial evidence from >50% of all deaf people on Earth should suffice...