Reading 6. Kim Jiwon

1. Summary

"GFC" is a book that aims to enhance our understanding of the history and societal impact of Wikipedia. The author provides objective insights and data that deal with the complex processes that Wikipedia has undergone to establish order within a framework of openness and freedom. The author hones in on the concept of "good faith" in these processes, exploring how dialogue, respect, collaboration, and a sense of mission among stakeholders united for collective intelligence can create rules, and why ongoing discussion and effort are necessary to engender trust in the resulting outcome. This book transcends mere explanation of Wikipedia and delves into issues that can be related to importance of public interaction in our society.

2. interesting/useful point

The chapters "Nazis and Norms" and "The Benevolent Dictator" discuss the problems that arise in online communities and collaborative projects. These are issues that many of us have already encountered before reading this book. Everyone has their own perspective, and if people are unwilling to compromise their viewpoints, the completion of a collaborative project becomes more difficult. Ultimately, someone must become the final decision maker and lead everyone down a single path. However, the process of becoming the decision maker must be equitable and free from coercion, so that everyone feels they have had an equal opportunity to participate in the decision-making process. Freedom and respect must be maintained on the surface level.


The irony is that in order to progress, perfect freedom must be excluded and wise selection of a minority that may be judged as dictatorship in the future is necessary.

If we apply this idea to society beyond the realm of Wiki, is it necessary to relinquish some freedoms for society to progress? If so, what will be the next stage of our society? We are practicing democracy, but in fact, we still have elements that can be interpreted as 'dictatorial' to some extent. This philosophical question remains unresolved, as it has always been, and is something that many of us have pondered before.

Examining reviews of GFC made me rethink this topic.



3. Discussion
Is diversity beneficial or detrimental to Wikipedia?

Comments

  1. YEJI PARKApril 13, 2023 at 9:38 PM

    I see it as beneficial. This is because Wikipedia is a place where anyone can participate and share information on various topics. Without diversity, Wikipedia would not be able to properly utilize the function of a space for collaboration.

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  2. Woohyuck CHO(조우혁)April 13, 2023 at 11:49 PM

    I was impressed by your "GIF" summary. Personally, diversity is an identity of Wikipedia, so it's inseparable. I think diversity is beneficial for Wikipedia because if diversity didn't exist, Wikipedia wouldn't exist either.

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