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STEPHANIE WILSON: I work on the Google Home Team.
I helped develop the app in working
with cross-functional teams, the overall Google Home Assistant
kind of stories and use cases.
When we started later on developing smart home features,
that's when it occurred to me how valuable this could be,
especially for my dad, who was diagnosed
with Parkinson's disease.
This really helped him regain a lot of independence
around the house.
FRED WILSON: I'm Fred Wilson.
I'm Stephanie's father.
I taught philosophy at the University of Toronto
for 54 years.
As two ordinary people, Google Assistant
has been very helpful and very useful.
But it's especially helpful for me with Parkinson's disease,
because I have the tremors and I can't always walk securely.
The disease was creating difficulties.
These are still difficulties, but not so difficult.
LINDA ROTHMAN: We have Google Home, two Google Home Minis.
The Nest was a gift for Father's Day because I was reprimanded.
You were out and dad was so hot and he
couldn't adjust the thermostat.
And then Stephanie arrived on Father's Day with the Nest.
It really does make a world of difference, I find.
FRED WILSON: Thank you, Stephanie.
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