Week7 Wikipedia Edit- YUJIE 여결

Summary

This book explores how Wikipedia can still leverage efficient collaboration mechanisms despite its highly open and decentralized architecture from an unusual perspective. The author emphasizes that Wikipedia's success is not a result of technological advancements, but rather a gradual formation of behavioral norms within the community. This ethics relies on mutual trust, respect for others' opinions, and a code of patient conduct in conflicts. The author also examines the emergence of Wikipedia within a broader context of intellectual history, tracing its connection to ideals of knowledge sharing and collective wisdom since the 20th century. He believes that this model of open knowledge and shared governance is a realistic response to humanity's vision of a "global public encyclopedia." Therefore, this book not only documents the operational logic of Wikipedia but also offers a new approach to understanding collaborative culture and community governance in the digital age.


Interesting points

This book showcases the dynamic yet dynamic collaborative approach within the Wikipedia community. The author notes that while this is a platform where anyone can participate in editing, it has not fallen into chaos but has instead created an inclusive and orderly ecosystem. Although people often debate or even argue with each other, such debates are also seen as part of reaching a consensus. The book also showcases many humorous, reflective, and autonomous mechanisms within the community, presenting a highly open yet disciplined online community. The author is both a researcher and a participant in the community, making his capture of these details vivid and profound, revealing the real and complex human interactions behind open collaboration.


Discussion

Why does Wikipedia work well with everyone without mandatory rules?


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