Rebuilt

After Michael Chorost suddenly lost what was left of his hearing he took the radical step of having a cochlear implant -- a tiny computer -- installed in his head. A technological marvel the device not only restored to him the world of sound but also could be routinely upgraded with new software. Despite his intitial fear of the technology''s potentially dehumanizing effects Chorost''s implant allowed him to connect with others in surprising ways: as a cyborg he learned about love joined a writing group and formed deeper friendships. More profoundly his perception of the world around him was dramatically altered. . Brimming with insight and written with charm and self-deprecating humor Rebuilt unveils in personal terms the astounding possibilities of a new technological age.