While not precisely a direct piece of advice, I will say that with the
advancements of machine learning and AI there is a strong chance that new
technologies will manifest themselves in the near to mid term in many
areas. For example, there is already discussion of a machine learning model
already proposing hundreds of new materials that is equivalent to more than
several hundred years of traditional research. It will take some time for
society to get into the "swing" of the new opportunities, but I suspect it
is better to be cautious in any bodily modifications at this point that may
have side effects that have the potential to bringing mixed or even
potentially negative results.
On Sun, Jan 28, 2024 at 8:58 PM William Fox <wm9fox@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hello David,
>
> Thanks for your quick reply & the very helpful info.
>
> My assessment is 05 Feb & I‘ll know where things stand. Based on the info
> you kindly provided, I’m rather reluctant to go with the implant & simply
> live with my poor hearing.
>
> Thanks so much for reaching out to me, David!
> Cheers,
> Bill …
>
>
> > On Jan 28, 2024, at 6:13 PM, David Thomson <aetherwizard@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Bill,
> >
> > Maybe this will give you some clues:
> >
> https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/audiology/north-east-regional-cochlear-implant-programme/adults/living-with-your-cochlear-implant/what-must-i-avoid-now-i-have-a-cochlear-implant/
> >
> > I am eligible for cochlear implants but have decided against them for a
> > different reason. I am susceptible to sepsis due to a compound leg
> fracture
> > from over 20 years ago. I am not ready to take a chance on infection near
> > the implant area. If I was younger, I might consider it, but being over
> 60,
> > my body is already gradually falling apart from normal deterioration.
> >
> > Instead, I have Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids that allow me to port
> sound
> > directly to my ears from my cell phone and other Bluetooth devices. The
> > direct, in-the-ear amplification exceeds my expectations for sound
> quality.
> >
> > David Thomson
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Sun, Jan 28, 2024 at 8:30 AM William Fox <wm9fox@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >>
> >> Dear TCML members,
> >>
> >> Have any of you had or know of anyone with cochlear implants relative to
> >> their experiences when in the vicinity of HV devices?
> >>
> >> My guess is that it’s pretty much the same as the case of those with
> >> pacemakers: “Stay away!”
> >>
> >> The external part is easily removed, as it is simply held on to the
> >> embedded implant via a strong magnet.
> >>
> >> My asking is because I may need to be fitted with a CI (soon or in the
> not
> >> too distant future) & don’t want to get my brain fried.
> >>
> >> It would be a shame if this forces me to abandon completely an activity
> of
> >> one of my greatest joys in life.
> >>
> >> Should this happen, most of my HV stuff will have to find other homes…
> >>
> >> Please let me know what you fine people think.
> >>
> >> Many thanks in advance & my best regards,
> >>
> >> Bill …
> >>
> >> Sent by Mačak's humble servant.
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