1)Even
ten years ago, there is no one who would imagine the world which Wikipedia
represents, or at least the world that Wikipedia becomes popular. However, it
is now one of the top websites in the world. In order to understand this
phenomenon better and accurately, we actually need to have a perspective of ethnographies. Because Wikipedia is not just a website,
but it is a community where people from all different ages work voluntarily for
the love of the work which is very ideal. Wikipedia is also a great example of
showing the power of collaboration. It makes people work together and share
what they have. Through all these points, Wikipedia is certainly more than just
an encyclopedia
2-3) I found the author, Lawrence Lessig’s perspective very
interesting when I read
‘No one
doubts it produces an encyclopedia that has errors. But it is hard to imagine a
more significant and sustained community, manned by volunteers, from teenagers
to retirees, working to produce understanding’.
Because I was the one who was
very skeptical of reliability of Wikipedia a few years ago. I wasn’t able to
see the real meaning Wikipedia has its beyond to this world and I was looking
at only mistakes that Wikipedia has made and would make. However I am now more excited
to see how Wikipedia grows and changes the world than ever before.
I felt similar feeling that your feeling to Wikipedia. It is kind of a weird thing first, but when you attend to edit or write a articles in wikipedia, you will get an interest and sense of accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteLet's feel the wikipedia :)
And let's have fun learning about it! :)
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