As I enter the room in Doyle Library, I hear “tap, tap, tap, clack, clack, clack.” Various spoken phrases fill the space, although no one answers.
The room is full of sound, yet most of the speech is unintended.
I might say, “Where is my new watch?” Jacob Rochlin spouts important dates. Ryan Heller repeats whatever his communication partner says. Kira Duley sits silently. The iPad’s robotic voice communicates the thoughts that don’t escape our lips…