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Ep. #269: Wikipedia & Where We Entrust Our Curiosity, with Rosie Stephenson-Goodknight

Choose to be Curious

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Enhancing Representation on Wikipedia

This chapter delves into the significance of reliable sources for improving Wikipedia content, particularly through the Wikipedia Library, which aids long-time contributors. It highlights the systemic bias against women's biographies and the efforts like the Women in Red initiative aimed at increasing women's representation on the platform. The chapter also celebrates reaching over 20% representation of women's biographies while addressing challenges related to sourcing and editor biases.

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