The Machines Making People Human Again
Brad Smith was diagnosed with ALS, a progressive neurological disease that severely impacts muscle control. Despite the grim prognosis, he has found a way to communicate and engage with his family again. Neuralink, a company founded by Elon Musk, is working on technology that could help restore voice to ALS patients like Brad.
- ▪Brad Smith was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) after months of testing.
- ▪ALS affects nerve cells, leading to loss of movement, speech, and eventually breathing.
- ▪There is currently no cure for ALS, and the average life expectancy after diagnosis is two to five years.
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The Machines Making People Human AgainWithin three years of being diagnosed with ALS, Brad had lost control of his entire body. Now, he’s cracking dad jokes in his Utah drawl. (Steve Craft for The Free Press)ALS patients slowly lose their voices. Neuralink, a medical start-up owned by Elon Musk, can restore them. By Maya Sulkin06.05.26 — Health and Self-ImprovementNo description available.FOLLOW TOPIC --:----:--Upgrade to ListenProduced by ElevenLabs using AI narrationIn 2018, Brad Smith was at church when a fellow congregant noticed he was struggling to put on his suit jacket.
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