How Braille was invented | Moments of Vision 9 - Jessica Oreck

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Today, Braille is the universally accepted system of writing for the blind, translated into almost every language in almost every country across the globe. But it didn’t actually start out as a tool for the blind. Jessica Oreck details the surprising wartime origins of Braille.

Lesson and animation by Jessica Oreck.

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Am I the only one really impressed by the drawing skills and punching all those dimples super accurately from the back side of the paper?

freebirdiii

Things you never want to read in Braille...
*Do Not Touch*

JT-krdg

Actually this can't EXACTLY be a "Moment of VISION" if you catch my

rosieroovs

This has got to be the shortest Ted Ed video I've ever seen. Doesn't mean it's less informative.

Soldesu

I thought they'd explain a logic for the dot placements.

edwnx

I think this was too short, why not explain the system behind the language and more of how it is used? Is there any logic behind the placement of the dots or are they just random and assigned to be a letter? Delve deeper!

Isterbollen

So war really are the times where great inventions emerge.

Anonymouuze

Why didn't you mention Louis was blind?

jrconstantino

I've always been interested in Braille, especially as a huge percentage of prescription medication here in the UK has Braille on it. I've always been thankful for my eyesight (albeit having to wear glasses), & my hearing (temporary loss for 3 weeks at age 9 due to a build up of pressure in my ears / sinuses, I went completely deaf.. very scary & I still remember it. Made me appreciate it that much more). I did learn very basic sign language after that. I don't think it hurts anyone to learn these on the side - in fact I'd rather have learnt these than another language I have no use for (personally).

Slightly disappointed that I came to a video hoping for more information other than how/where Braille originated. Possible follow up, perhaps?
Thanks :)

LauraBidingCitizen

I finished all the riddles and I'm really excited for more. Please post one tomorrow.

pentox

The video is too short. Please make one about the life of Louis Braille and how he's tied to this invention.

cez

I am impressed, how Jessica (it was her, wasn't she?) has managed to make the bumps on the paper very perfect. And that was when the paper was upside down i.e. without help on where to press except of the paper edges itself!

MarioFanGamer