TRASHFUTURE *PREVIEW* What a Pickle! feat. Abi Thorn
Jan 9, 2026
Abi Thorn dives into the complex landscape of trans healthcare in the U.K., marking critical developments. The discussion shifts to the concerning advances of global fascism and the U.K. government's ambiguous ties to controversial media voices. An intriguing segment introduces a concept called 'soul computing' and its implications on personal agency. The hosts also critique the perils of augmented reality and harmful algorithmic recommendations, questioning the impact of memory outsourcing on our sense of self.
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Soul Computing As Externalised Interior
- Pickle pitches a new category: "soul computing" that stores and augments your interior life.
- Riley and Milo warn this externalised memory risks outsourcing identity to a tech product.
AR Glasses That Remember Your Life
- Riley describes Pickle as AR glasses that remember your life and give intrusive pop-ups.
- He imagines them recommending purchases or showing harmful content while you go about your day.
Personalised Harm Mirrors Recommendation Loops
- Milo and Riley note generative AI disclaimers won't stop incorrect or harmful recommendations.
- They compare personalised harm to algorithmic recommendation loops like Amazon's TV suggestions.
