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Originally Posted by AquaBlue
Why would some Deaf individuals say that CI patients are robotic? Isn’t CI technology just a way to improve hearing? I mean the person does not change who they are as an individual- their behavior and thinking in the months/years following surgery, right? They don't adapt a more "hearing" type of personality. I would surely think not.
Now, I am not talking about culture but personality. My target here is in the individual and not the group: Personal perspectives and not the accepted values of a culture. I hope I’m clear on that because it’s important to understand prior to replying.
Please keep in mind that I am brand new (kinda) to all this…so forgive me if I caused offense.
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I have met some people who changed after they got their CIs. They have stated that they didnt need Deaf culture and the Deaf community anymore cuz they are part of the hearing world now. It does happen to some people after getting their CIs...they change. Those people that turned their backs to us were of course, called "robots" even by other CI users who still consider themselves a part of the Deaf community. I find it odd.
I dont call them robots....I just think it is sad that those who turned their backs to their deaf friends just like those deaf people who turned their backs on their friend who got CIs. The world isnt perfect, oh well.