What a Cochlear Implant Actually Sounds Like

If you're not hearing impaired, you may wonder what it's like to wear a cochlear implant—what does it actually sound like? Unlike what you may think, cochlear implants don't generate sound like a hearing aid would. Instead, they actually zap your cochlea! Join Olivia Gordon for a fascinating new episode of SciShow!

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