Reading 8. Woohyuck CHO

 1. SUMMARY

 Wikipedia provides a comprehensive overview of how the online encyclopedia has been depicted in various forms of popular culture. Wikipedia explores how Wikipedia has been portrayed in literature, movies, television, music, and art. It includes a detailed discussion of both positive and negative portrayals of Wikipedia in popular culture.

 The movies and television discusses how  Wikipedia has been portrayed in popular films and TV shows. For example, the film "The Social Network" features a scene where the protagonist uses Wikipedia to look up his date before meeting her, while the television show "The Big Bang Theory" has a character who is obsessed with editing Wikipedia articles.

 Music explores how Wikipedia has influenced songwriting, with examples of songs that reference or are based on Wikipedia. Music of Wikipedia has had quite a significant impact on Wikipedia's music criticism, with some music journalists using Wikipedia to investigate articles.

2. INTERESTING/USEFUL POINT

 One interesting point is that the Wikipedia has become a popular subject of academic study in the fields of sociology, media studies, and information science. Researchers have examined the impact of Wikipedia on knowledge creation, the accuracy and reliability of its information, and its role in shaping public discourse. This shows how Wikipedia has become not only a source of information for the general public but also a subject of scholarly analysis and debate. Additionally, the article notes that some artists have used Wikipedia as a source of inspiration for their work, creating art installations, films, and other pieces that explore themes related to knowledge, information, and the internet.

3. DISCUSSION

 How has Wikipedia affected popular culture, such as writers, filmmakers, and other creative people using Wikipedia as a research tool?

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