It wasn’t a joke but the suggestion wouldn’t be practical in most situations. I’m glad you found a solution. Being in the remodeling business, I’ve done a fair amount of ADA compliance work and other custom adaptations that would be impractical and undesirable for the general public but necessary for some people’s needs. Ramps, wide doorways, grab bars: to name a few.
You should post a picture of your desk. A funny thing about redwood is that it is, among wood species, it is one of the heaviest when first harvested and lightest when dried. Your desk must be massive.
I have two close relatives that are 6’8”+. It pains me to see them duck their heads to pass through doorways and fit into cars designed for people between 5’3 and 6’3. At seven feet plus, your hands must be huge. Do you have any unique challenges using a keyboard or cell phones? I hope you’re not a proctologist! {That was a joke}