On the pursuit of making machines talk, and the quality of digital assistants’ voices. Find full show notes, with research links, at http://reasonablysound.com/2018/02/27/helpful-mom-voices/ Thanks to all the show’s Patrons and supporters, without whom it would not be possible! Special thanks to: Adam Neely, Andrew MacLarty, Andrew Carlos, Anthony Kirkpatrick, Benjamin , Camilla Greer, Cassandra Durnford, Chelsea Whyte, Christopher McKitterick, Clarissa Redwine, Clayton Grey, Cole Sarar, Dale Jakes, Dylan Neal, Elliott , Ethan Hermer, Hans Buetow, Hector Suzanne, J.S. Majer, Jack Britton, Jana Deppe, Joe Krushinsky, Johnny C, Kathy Ahfid, Keith Broni, Mahlen Morris, Mischa Stanton, Nick Goertzen, Oscar Acton, Philip Campbell, Rachaul Paul, Royce Rackham, Scott Fassett, Susan Rugnetta, Talia F E, Tim, Tod Kurt, and Trey Connelly Support the show at • http://www.patreon.com/reasonablysound • http://www.d.rip/mikerugnetta and follow me at • http://www.twitter.com/reasonablysnd • http://www.instagram.com/reasonablysnd • http://www.twitter.com/mikerugnetta • http://www.instagram.com/mikerugnetta Reasonably Sound’s theme and act break music are by Will Stratton, and its visual design by Tida Tep.