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by jsjohnst 1095 days ago
> Like, I can sense vibrations with my fingers, but I wouldn't call that hearing.

Touch is a powerful sensory input and some folks who suffer from deafblindness can truly “hear” spoken words through touch.

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I tried to do that once. I almost could make out what they were saying, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it.*

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