Stuff You Should Know The Big Episode on Wikipedia
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Jun 20, 2024 Dive into the fascinating world of Wikipedia, where the journey from library visits to online knowledge revolution is explored. The hosts share humorous insights on the platform's origins and its rise as a vital information source. They address challenges in maintaining accuracy and highlight the collaborative nature of content creation. Through amusing tales and serious discussions, they reveal how Wikipedia balances reliability with user-generated content, while also celebrating remarkable contributions to the world of information.
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Wikipedia's Reliability
- SYSK avoids Wikipedia as a source due to reliability concerns and potential content duplication.
- After researching Wikipedia, Josh's opinion changed, suggesting their view might be outdated.
Wikipedia's Scale
- Wikipedia is the largest reference work ever, 90 times bigger than Encyclopedia Britannica.
- It boasts 62 million articles, 300+ languages, 4 billion+ monthly visitors, and nearly 300,000 editors.
Wikipedia's Funding
- Wikipedia is a free, ad-free site overseen by the Wikimedia Foundation and funded by donations.
- Its operating budget is about $168 million yearly.