131: Is there an upside to AI-generated porn?
Summary
In this episode of "If I Speak," hosts Ash Sarka and MIA discuss artists whose work they no longer enjoy, including Kanye West and MIA, while debating the merits of City Mapper versus Google Maps. They also tackle a "shag, marry, kill" challenge involving Greg's, Gail's, and Pret. The conversation shifts to a complex debate on AI-generated pornography, exploring whether removing human performers constitutes progress or merely treats the symptom of a broader issue of digital disconnection and the instrumentalization of sex.
Topics discussed
Intro, newsletter plug, and show format
Artists whose work you now dislike
Kanye West discography and favorite albums
Pusha T's character rapping and acting potential
Google Maps vs. City Mapper accuracy
Bakery preferences and Watch the Throne
Producer Chal's mystery question
Patricia Nilsson's book on porn and UX
AI porn, embodiment, and moral limits
Communal thinking and the Starbucks app
AI-generated content and real-life sexual encounters
Far-right groups and AI-generated child imagery
Personal experiences with porn and connection
The sexicon and motorboating in teen movies
Etymology of 'job' in sexual slang
Maintenance sex and fear of losing desire
Porn's impact on relationships and taste
Sex work, the Nordic model, and liberalism
OnlyFans, gig economy, and content creation
Porn as the peak of digital dehumanization
Listener dilemma: new housemate and loneliness
Advice on difficult conversations and boundaries
Navigating queer life and corporate career
Housemate opinions and final listener update
Christmas show promotion and sign-off
Listen ad-free on Castria