A standout moment in the episode describes Edison’s hearing aid—a long bell horn—and the irony of the man who invented the phonograph being nearly deaf. The episode beautifully bridges the gap between historical invention and how we perceive sound today, making it a must-listen for tech and history buffs alike.
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In This American Life Episode 757 , Ira Glass takes listeners to West Orange, New Jersey, to explore the Thomas Edison National Historical Park. The episode, titled "The Ghost in the Machine," features audio curator Jerry Fabris, who reveals the surprisingly tactile origins of modern recording technology. A standout moment in the episode describes Edison’s