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Stephen Harrison
Writer and tech lawyer who covers Wikipedia and online information ecosystems; author of a Slate piece on the risks of editing Wikipedia and the novel The Editors, and the episode's featured expert.
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Nov 13, 2025
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What Next | Wikipedia Enters the Culture Wars
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In this discussion, Stephen Harrison, a writer and tech lawyer specializing in online information, dives into the recent controversy surrounding Elon Musk's Grokipedia. He argues that Grokipedia is a flawed attempt to control narratives, dubbed 'Wokipedia' by Musk. Harrison also highlights the historical reliability of Wikipedia, the dangers its editors face, and rising threats to information freedom worldwide. He further contrasts Wikipedia's collaborative spirit with the risks posed by AI-generated content, painting a vivid picture of the ongoing culture wars over knowledge.
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