Never Post F*cking Around, and Finding Out
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Mar 12, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, journalist Stephen Harrison examines how authoritarian governments view Wikipedia as a threat. He analyzes the platform's role in shaping reliable information against rising misinformation. Meanwhile, Kyle Chayka offers insights into the joys of internet creativity, challenging social media's algorithm-driven culture. They explore navigating platforms like TikTok and the way users can foster genuine community engagement. With candid anecdotes, they urge listeners to support individual creators and think critically about the content they consume.
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Wikipedia as a Threat to Authoritarians
- Authoritarian regimes and figures like Elon Musk target Wikipedia.
- They dislike its independent, fact-checked information that challenges their narratives.
Wikipedia's Reliability
- Wikipedia's information must be cited to reliable sources, not self-published content.
- Unlike social media, Wikipedia actively removes inaccurate information added by volunteers.
Unexpected Wikipedia Editors
- Stephen Harrison illustrates Wikipedia's editor demographics with an example.
- A high schooler and college student, both from Queens, were primary editors for New York subway information.
