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The Wikipedia Promise

In 2001, Jimmy Wales published the first article on Wikipedia, a collaborative effort that began with a promise: to democratize the spreading of knowledge, monopolized by the elites for centuries. But is Wikipedia really a utopia come true?

Top Cast

  • Larry Sanger

    Larry Sanger

    Self - Wikipedia Founder

  • Andrew Keen

    Andrew Keen

    Self - Author

  • Jimmy Wales

    Jimmy Wales

    Self - Wikipedia Founder

  • May Hachem

    May Hachem

    Self - Wikipedian

  • Emna Mizouni

    Emna Mizouni

    Self - Wikipedian

  • Dumisani Ndubane

    Dumisani Ndubane

    Self - Wikipedian

  • Martin Cohen

    Martin Cohen

    Self - Philosopher

  • Simon Winchester

    Simon Winchester

    Self - Author

  • Katherine Maher

    Katherine Maher

    Self - Wikimedia Foundation CEO

Overview

In 2001, Jimmy Wales published the first article on Wikipedia, a collaborative effort that began with a promise: to democratize the spreading of knowledge, monopolized by the elites for centuries. But is Wikipedia really a utopia come true?

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