Eetostsuch

Eetostsuch is a fictional term used in speculative fiction and theoretical discussions of sensory augmentation to describe a portable system and associated practice that records, encodes, and replays edible experiences. In the imagined technology, sensors capture gustatory signals, olfactory cues, texture impressions, and physiological responses during eating. A processor creates a tastemap—a data-rich representation of the experience—that can be stored, transmitted, and reactivated to reconstruct the sensation of a meal without consuming it. The term is typically treated as both device and method, encompassing hardware such as a sensor collar or wristband, a memory module, and a stimulation interface that can evoke taste and smell through neuro-sensory cues. Playback may involve noninvasive stimulation of the gustatory nerves, aromatic release, and haptic texture cues to approximate the original experience.

Origin and usage: The concept appears in late-20th to early-21st century speculative fiction and has since circulated in thinking about memory, identity, and the limits of sensory reproduction. In-universe, eetostsuch raises questions about authenticity, consent, and the commodification of personal experience.

Applications and critique: Proponents imagine uses in culinary education, cross-cultural gastronomy, nostalgia, or therapy for appetite loss. Critics warn of privacy risks, potential abuse in advertising, and the risk that simulated taste could undermine genuine eating experiences.

See also: sensory augmentation, neurogastronomy, memory recording, virtual reality taste.