Wittgenstein and Communication Technology – A Conversation between Richard Harper and Constantine Sandis

Harper, Richard and Sandis, Constantine (2018) Wittgenstein and Communication Technology – A Conversation between Richard Harper and Constantine Sandis. Philosophical Investigations, 41 (2). pp. 241-262. ISSN 0190-0536

Abstract

This paper documents a conversation between a philosopher and a human computer interaction researcher whose research has been enormously influenced by Wittgenstein. In particular, the in vivo use of categories in the design of communications and AI technologies are discussed, and how this meaning needs to evolve to allow creative design to flourish. The paper will be of interest to anyone concerned with philosophical tools in everyday action.