UnFictional

Being Siri

In this first story, the question – You Want a Piece of Me? – is actually a genuine offer. Erin wants to donate an intimate, personal piece of herself to a total stranger. She wants to give away her voice.

By Bob Carlson • Feb 3, 2017 • 1 min read

In this first story, the question – You Want a Piece of Me? – is actually a genuine offer. Erin wants to donate an intimate, personal piece of herself to a total stranger. She wants to give away her voice.

Erin Anderson is an award-winning multimedia storyteller and assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh’s writing program.

A screenshot of the VocaliD "Voicebank" interface

Courtesy of VocaliD

Erin singing “Maybe” at the talent show at Pine Tree Elementary in 1991

Erin Anderson

Photo courtesy of Dana Maxon

Bob Carlson
host and producer, 'UnFictional'

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UnFictional

Being Siri

In this first story, the question – You Want a Piece of Me? – is actually a genuine offer. Erin wants to donate an intimate, personal piece of herself to a total stranger. She wants to give away her voice.

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UnFictional

Being Siri

In this first story, the question – You Want a Piece of Me? – is actually a genuine offer. Erin wants to donate an intimate, personal piece of herself to a total stranger. She wants to give away her voice.

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