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Pirate Wires
Navigating Bias and Authority in Wikipedia
This chapter explores the controversial bias and manipulations within Wikipedia's editing processes, emphasizing the implications of financial partnerships and shifts in governance since 2016-17. The discussion highlights the challenges of achieving knowledge equity, particularly concerning gender representation in editing demographics. Additionally, it critiques the tension between the centralized authority of the Wikimedia Foundation and the decentralized community of Wikipedia contributors, raising questions about the platform's integrity and its evolving cultural narratives.
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