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The Problem
With our ever-increasing freedom of location, spending a good part of the workday in a coffee shop or a local park has become more business-as-usual than ever before -- but at what price? Often, having a conversation at a normal speaking volume in a public space can be rather uncomfortable. Do you really want to pursue a topic that contains sensitive or proprietary information, surrounded by total strangers? Additionally, do total strangers want to be subjected to one side of an entire conversation that has nothing to do with them?
There's no question that mobile communication has revolutionized the way we interact, express ourselves, organize, and do business. Entire companies can be managed remotely, a top-notch workforce can collaborate across oceans and timezones, and we can access each other at the tap of a screen, just about 24/7 (for better or worse, some might say.) The urge to utilize our communication technology often clashes with the ability to do so in a safe and private way. In many cases, the innovations in phones and telecommuting have out-paced our ability to manage the social consequences.
The Challenge Breakthrough
Imagine developing a tool that allows anyone, anywhere, to speak at normal volume and not be heard beyond a three-foot radius. The majority of people on the planet use spoken communication for nearly every aspect of life, and it remains the most convenient, intuitive, and efficient way of capturing thought. The power of being able to integrate speech, technology, and privacy in nearly any space at any time could forever change the way we work and live. That's the breakthrough the Silent Speaking Challenge will create!
What You Can Do Now
