The Public Commons: Building public spaces that actually serve the public
TED Radio Hour
The Role of Wikipedia in the Arab Spring
This chapter explores the pivotal role of Wikipedia editors during the Arab Spring, focusing on their efforts to verify sources, update information swiftly, and maintain neutrality amidst historic events in Cairo. It discusses the collaborative and incremental nature of Wikipedia's content creation process, emphasizing the importance of summarizing existing knowledge rather than creating new content. The chapter also touches on the foundational values of Wikipedia, such as the neutral point of view policy, and examines the importance of diversity and inclusivity in contributing to platforms like Wikipedia.
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