TheContextProblem

Andrew Hinton's talk addresses the disruption of context in the digital space, exemplified by Facebook's Beacon service, which caused backlash due to privacy invasions. He also discusses the profound impact of language and context on perception, using examples like Duchamp's 'Fountain' and moral dilemmas, including the trolley problem. Hinton highlights that language and context are interconnected, shaping our understanding and biological responses to reality.