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In today’s episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle the ongoing debate over AI’s potential, diving deep into the hype versus reality of artificial intelligence. Is AI truly revolutionizing accessibility, or are we being sold a fantasy? Listener Gregory calls in to challenge Steven’s skepticism, sparking a lively discussion on how AI is impacting the blind community.
The conversation continues with a heartfelt dialogue on the enduring value of Braille. Steven and Shaun respond to listener Kristi’s passionate email about her fight to keep Braille relevant in an increasingly digital world. They explore the stigma around Braille, its critical role in literacy, and why tech can’t fully replace it.
The emotional weight of independence and mobility takes center stage as Kansas Kid shares his powerful story about longing to drive despite being totally blind. His creative way of connecting with cars—simply sitting behind the wheel and feeling the vibrations—leads to an honest conversation about identity, independence, and societal expectations. Steven and Shaun open up about their own struggles with never getting a driver’s license and the impact it has on their lives.
Also, in tech discussions:Audio Quality Fixes – Addressing listener feedback and solving volume issues.Script Talk for accessible medication – Making pharmacies more inclusive with NFC technology.USB-C Shavers – Why generic brands like SeaJoy might be better than big names.Screen Recording Glitch on Mac – A peculiar bug affecting voiceover users.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected]) or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.
Chapter Markers:00:00 Intro04:49 The AI Debate: Hype vs. Reality09:59 The Importance of Braille15:12 Accessible Medication Solutions19:46 Tech Recommendations and User Experiences29:41 Screen Recording Issues on Mac33:31 The Desire to Drive Despite Blindness47:44 Etymology of Jumpers vs. Sweaters51:15 Upcoming Amazon Event and Show Updates
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