Theology in the Raw How a Skeptical Philosopher Becomes a Christian: Dr. Larry Sanger
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May 29, 2025 Larry Sanger, co-founder of Wikipedia and former philosophy PhD, shares his unexpected journey from skepticism to Christianity. He discusses his philosophical explorations, influenced by thinkers like Ayn Rand, that complicated his beliefs about God. Sanger reflects on his transformative engagement with the Bible, revealing its coherent narrative that shifted his perspective. The conversation touches on the reliability of Wikipedia and how the evolution of technology might intersect with ideas of divinity, sparking new interpretations of faith.
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Wikipedia's Founding and Growth
- Larry Sanger co-founded Wikipedia with Jimmy Wales, initially aiming for a traditional academic process.
- He shifted to the wiki model, allowing anyone to edit, which led to rapid growth and success.
Wikipedia's Shift to Bias
- Larry Sanger believes Wikipedia has become biased, aligning with mainstream media narratives since around 2016.
- Editorial control now enforces establishment viewpoints, limiting alternative perspectives.
Limits of Wikipedia's Reliability
- Wikipedia remains useful for obscure biographies and basic factual information.
- It is unreliable for culture war topics and complex areas like philosophy and theology due to amateur authorship and bias.
