Innovative Minds with Audrey Tang 唐鳳佮創新 #InnoMinds S2EP13 ⎸ ChatGPT vs. Wikipedia? A Deep Dive Into the Future of Free Knowledge
Feb 12, 2024
Audrey Tang and Selena Deckelmann discuss the future of free knowledge, open-source ideology, Wikimedia's role in AI-assisted writing tools, community engagement in Wikipedia, advancements in large language models, envisioning knowledge accessibility in 2050, and transforming conflict into collaboration in a safe space like Wikipedia.
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Belief In Collective Goodness
- Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects rest on a core belief that most people fundamentally want to do good.
- Open access and open source are essential to preserve and disseminate that shared knowledge long-term.
From Gutenberg To Global Contribution
- Audrey Tang described learning from Project Gutenberg and open source mailing lists as her entry to the commons.
- She fixed typos, sent patches, and gained recognition despite limited formal education and English skills.
Consult Communities Before Policy Changes
- Engage volunteer communities through consultation before making major policy or license changes.
- Use transparent debate on wikis to build consensus and avoid confrontational rollouts.