When Game Characters Beg to Be Deleted: A Courtroom of Code

Hosts Robin Bagayoko and Scott Russell read and react to a 'Trash' short story about three sentient video game characters who win a trial to decide whether they can be deleted. The episode follows the courtroom plea of Nate, Alex, and Anna as they ask to be shut down and the narrator's decision to pull the plug — only to receive a disturbing final message. The hosts discuss the ethical implications, share reactions (and a tangent about assistants like Cortana and Gemini), rate the story, and invite listeners to subscribe, leave reviews, and follow the podcast as the holiday season approaches. Don't miss out on the fun – subscribe, review, and rate 5 stars  Click the link below to subscribe and follow on all platforms and to email us about anything, we'll be happy to hear from you. https://linktr.ee/laughwhileyouscream Music by Jeremy Blake ALSO check out IN TIME CRIME If you are a true crime fan. https://linktr.ee/intimecrime