Tag Archives: Jimmy Wales

Internet-based encyclopedia Wikipedia is 10 years old. – [VIDEO]

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Chris F. Masse

Jimmy Wales: What he thinks of Quora at 7:30… he doesn’t think much of it: ADDENDUM: Jimmy Wales on the “wisdom of crowds”:

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When is “censorship” on Wikipedia entries acceptable? – [VIDEO]

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Chris F. Masse

1:45 into:

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Last year’s best April Fool’s Day joke had something to do with the wisdom of crowds.

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

- CNET: Wikipedia founder’s bold experiment Diagnosed with cataracts, Jimmy Wales invites first 100 people who show up at his home to perform surgery. “There may be some trial and error, but I’m confident the community will make the right … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Wales accused of editing Wikipedia for donations.

Posted on March 15, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

Wiki News (Wikipedia‘s twin site devoted to news edited by anyone) has a long article on that scandal, agitated by ValleyWag, and denied by TechCrunch. I’m on the side of ValleyWag‘s Paul Boutin, on that one. The media should start … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Wales of Wikipedia interviewed by BBC HardTalk

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Chris F. Masse

Tomorrow, Monday, December 31, 2007 – BBC HardTalk (carried by BBC World, among others) How will Wikipedia make money? Moronic question that will be of interest only to mister Mike Linksvayer. How Wikipedia manages to harness the wisdom of crowds … Continue reading →

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