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Encyclopedia Britannica

Book • 2017

Kathy Broderick

Encyclopedia Britannica is a well-known, long-standing encyclopedia that was originally published in print format.

It is known for its comprehensive coverage of various subjects and its authoritative tone.

However, with the rise of digital encyclopedias and the internet, its popularity and relevance have diminished.

It still exists in various formats, but its impact has been significantly altered by the digital revolution.

The encyclopedia's history reflects the evolution of knowledge dissemination and access.

Mentioned by

Michael Shermer

Mentioned in 7 episodes

Mentioned by

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Mentioned by

Bryan Cantrill

when comparing it to World Book and sharing childhood memories.

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as a leather-bound encyclopedia he bought to get the Great Books for free.

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Mentioned by

Jimmy Wales

as one of the encyclopedias he found out about when he was a kid.

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shares his findings on the second edition, highlighting what it teaches us about knowledge updates.

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humorously when discussing the origins of the words “ire” and “plethora”.

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Mentioned as a predecessor to Wikipedia, with

Jimmy Wales

stating that Wikipedia has surpassed it.

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Mentioned by

Bill Foster

to illustrate the inequality of information access before the internet era.

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