As one of the pioneers of the invention of the cochlear implant over 35 years ago I am still astounded by the advancement of the art and science of the device.

Here is the story of one man's quest to again hear Ravel's Bolero although he had become totally deaf.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4737586

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4737586


I was moved to invent the cochlear device when I heard a deaf student play the guitar impeccably but like Beethoven he could not hear what he played.