W9Reading8: - Wikipedia in culture- LUAN QIANYUE

 1) Summary

Wikipedia, one of the largest and most popular online encyclopedias, has had a major impact on popular culture in a variety of ways. Wikipedia has become an integral part of Internet culture, with millions of people turning to it as their preferred source of information. Its widespread popularity has made it a reference point for conversations, debates and quiz games. Various modalities and parodies have emerged from Wikipedia. For example, comedian Stephen Colbert popularized the concept of "wiki-ness" by encouraging his audience to edit Wikipedia to create their own version of reality. These references and parodies reflect the cultural influence and acceptance of Wikipedia.

2) Interesting point

One of Wikipedia's most important cultural influences is its role in changing the way we think about information and knowledge. With the rise of the Internet, information is more accessible than ever before, and Wikipedia has played a crucial role in democratizing knowledge by providing a platform for anyone to provide information and share expertise. This has had a profound impact on the way we learn and think about the world around us.

3) Discussion

Wikipedia's content may lack diversity and representation, especially in terms of gender, cultural perspectives, and marginalized voices. The volunteer editor base is not representative of the diversity of the global population. Is this a correct statement?

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  1. caiyayuApril 28, 2023 at 11:36 PM

    Yes, this statement is correct. Despite its important value and influence in knowledge sharing and dissemination, Wikipedia may suffer from a lack of diversity and representation in its content, particularly in terms of gender, cultural perspectives and marginalized voices, due to issues of diversity and representation of its editors.

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