The Daily 'The Interview': The Culture Wars Came for Wikipedia. Jimmy Wales Is Staying the Course.
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Oct 18, 2025 
Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia and author of The Seven Rules of Trust, discusses the importance of trust in knowledge-sharing. He explains how Wikipedia defines facts through reliable sources and how volunteer editors manage disputes transparently. Wales addresses threats to editors, including censorship and doxxing, and critiques congressional investigations into them. He also shares insights on the impact of AI on knowledge quality and the need for Wikipedia's nonprofit independence to maintain its integrity amidst political turmoil.
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Different Kinds Of Trust
- Jimmy Wales distinguishes everyday interpersonal trust from political and institutional trust crises.
- He argues the political trust deficit is fixable and arises from different causes than daily human trust.
Transparency Builds Credibility
- Wales credits Wikipedia's transparency for public trust, citing notices and source requirements.
- He says admitting uncertainty (e.g., neutrality disputed) builds credibility with readers.
Prioritize Reliable Sources
- Use high-quality, reliable sources like peer-reviewed research and reputable newspapers as evidence.
- Avoid treating random social posts or single tweets as authoritative facts.
