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Oh wow, this commercial made me tear up! That’s such a cool perspective. Thank you for sharing.

And um, I can’t wait to read your foray into fiction!

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I, too, skip commercials but I am really glad you showed us this one. It opens a world of possibilities that I'd never known about. How great that Em is already benefiting from it with her toys and has more affordable options for communication going forward. Cool.

I don't resist technology but I do shrink from it at times. I struggle with everyone's door cameras, where AI seems to be going. I don't want to be a luddite and knowing how some innovations can do things that actually serve humans instead of exploiting them and using their data is encouraging.

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Apple ads are always a cut above, but this one certainly had the feels. But to your larger point, I think we often overlook the way in which tech, especially over the last two decades, has made the world more accessible. I know that’s not really the goal for most tech companies, but it’s still a good thing, and it’s something we should talk about more. Thank you for sharing this!

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Dec 10, 2022Liked by Lyle McKeany

Amazing. Thanks for sharing.

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Wow, Lyle. Thanks so much for sharing this commercial. At first, I thought it was just one of those “visions of the future” things, showing us how we might live in a fully automated world soon. Then, I realized that world has already arrived, and for some people, it’s made all the difference.

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The accessibility features on Apple devices are amazing. While most of us don’t use them, they are life-changing for those who do. I also rarely see commercials anymore so thanks for sharing this.

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If our experience is anything, Emily will continue to astound you -- just like the advances in technology since our son was born 26 years ago. Enjoy the ride, Lyle. Ups and down -- but so much joy. Sounds cheesy...but I hope you know. Thx for the shout-out, too.

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