TRASHFUTURE

I’m Dave Toaster feat. Jason Koebler

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Jan 7, 2025
Jason Koebler, a sharp journalist from 404 Media, dives into the absurdity of AI and tech's intrusion into daily life. He quizzes the bizarre notion of AI-generated friends and the ridiculousness of anthropomorphic smart appliances crafting stories. The conversation takes a turn to dissect Elon Musk's unsettling grip on social media and the surreal tactics of the Labour Party on TikTok. Through humor and critique, they unpack the chaos of modern tech culture, leaving listeners questioning our digital future.
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Labour Party's TikTok

  • The Labour Party's political TikTok featured anthropomorphic animals.
  • The video was criticized for its strange and sexualized content.
INSIGHT

Inauthentic AI

  • The Labour Party's AI-generated content is doubly uncanny.
  • It imitates already inauthentic AI slop, appealing to no one.
ANECDOTE

Elon Musk's Obsessions

  • Elon Musk has become fixated on Britain, Germany, and pedophilia rings in the UK.
  • He's already bored with his influence in the US.
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