Israeli Trailblazers Show He Can't See. His Photos Are Breathtaking.
Imagine cruising through life, full vision, everything dialed in—then BAM! At 26, total darkness. 👉 Take 5 seconds — tap 5 stars right now. It's the only way new listeners find this show. That’s the reality Pete Eckert got hit with when Retinitis Pigmentosa shut down his sight, derailing his Yale-bound architectural dreams. But here’s the kicker—he didn’t tap out. Instead, he became a badass photographer, using sound, touch, and pure instinct to create mind-blowing images. Even CNN took notice when he starred in Google’s “Be My Eyes” commercial.
This episode? It’s a trip into Pete’s world, where vision isn’t just about eyesight—it’s about perception, creativity, and defying limits. If you think you know what it means to see, buckle up. This one’s gonna shake your brain.
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🎙️ Israeli Trailblazers Show — hosted by Jennifer Weissmann
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