Channel: Motherboard

Category: Science & Technology

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Description: The devices you use to give directions, answer questions, and set a timer probably have feminine-sounding voices. We look into the weird history of that choice, and what it means for the perception of women. Subscribe to MOTHERBOARD: bit.ly/Subscribe-To-MOTHERBOARD Follow MOTHERBOARD Facebook: facebook.com/motherboardtv Twitter: twitter.com/motherboard Tumblr: motherboardtv.tumblr.com Instagram: instagram.com/motherboardvice More videos from the VICE network: fb.com/vicevideo