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When I argue for the benefits of physical books, people tell me that every generation misses the old ways. But no, this isn’t pure nostalgia. Yes, my dad used to complain about decline back in the 90s, but the scores weren't plummeting then. Today they're in a free fall.
December 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
When I argue for the benefits of physical books, people tell me that every generation misses the old ways. But no, this isn’t pure nostalgia. Yes, my dad used to complain about decline back in the 90s, but the scores weren't plummeting then. Today they're in a free fall.
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Okay, I've formally signed up for the Giving Pledge, sometimes considered the Billionaire's Pledge, though I've never been a billionaire, particularly after I gave away all my craigslist equity to my charitable foundation.
www.givingpledge.org/pledger/crai...
www.givingpledge.org/pledger/crai...
December 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Okay, I've formally signed up for the Giving Pledge, sometimes considered the Billionaire's Pledge, though I've never been a billionaire, particularly after I gave away all my craigslist equity to my charitable foundation.
www.givingpledge.org/pledger/crai...
www.givingpledge.org/pledger/crai...
Happy birthday to Craig Newmark.
Craig, your dedication to the United States of America and to Wikipedia is an inspiration. Thank you for putting your money towards positive and patriotic projects.
@craignewmark.bsky.social
Craig, your dedication to the United States of America and to Wikipedia is an inspiration. Thank you for putting your money towards positive and patriotic projects.
@craignewmark.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Happy birthday to Craig Newmark.
Craig, your dedication to the United States of America and to Wikipedia is an inspiration. Thank you for putting your money towards positive and patriotic projects.
@craignewmark.bsky.social
Craig, your dedication to the United States of America and to Wikipedia is an inspiration. Thank you for putting your money towards positive and patriotic projects.
@craignewmark.bsky.social
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What did New York look like before we arrived? nyer.cm/RT5N1I4...
The Mannahatta Project
What did New York look like before we arrived?
nyer.cm
December 4, 2025 at 5:20 AM
What did New York look like before we arrived? nyer.cm/RT5N1I4...
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Watch this balding unc fuck up some dudes on his lunchbreak, forearm shiver to make space and hit one foot Kobe fallaways while wearing a tucked in polo
July 18, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Watch this balding unc fuck up some dudes on his lunchbreak, forearm shiver to make space and hit one foot Kobe fallaways while wearing a tucked in polo
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I want to talk about how good the article for the squash/pumpkin genus Cucurbita is. It was a featured article 10 years ago and continues to be one of the best articles about a group of plants. And I didn't do this.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucurbita
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucurbita
Cucurbita - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I want to talk about how good the article for the squash/pumpkin genus Cucurbita is. It was a featured article 10 years ago and continues to be one of the best articles about a group of plants. And I didn't do this.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucurbita
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucurbita
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In 2008, Google created an ad-powered wiki encyclopedia called Knol, seen as a "Wikipedia killer" amid its highly-publicized launch. And the Wikimedia Foundation gave an unbothered response that I quite like: "the more good free content, the better for the world." Anyway Knol instantly flopped
October 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
In 2008, Google created an ad-powered wiki encyclopedia called Knol, seen as a "Wikipedia killer" amid its highly-publicized launch. And the Wikimedia Foundation gave an unbothered response that I quite like: "the more good free content, the better for the world." Anyway Knol instantly flopped
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his username is Bremps! also known for "gen z stare" among many other things!!! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kubrick...
October 27, 2025 at 7:51 AM
his username is Bremps! also known for "gen z stare" among many other things!!! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kubrick...
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Big announcement at #wikiconferenceNA 2025: Next year's conference will be hosted by @wikimediacanada.bsky.social in the Festival City, the home of the largest urban park in N America (22x the size of Central Park), and Canada's sunniest city... Edmonton! #yeg #wikiconferenceNA
October 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Big announcement at #wikiconferenceNA 2025: Next year's conference will be hosted by @wikimediacanada.bsky.social in the Festival City, the home of the largest urban park in N America (22x the size of Central Park), and Canada's sunniest city... Edmonton! #yeg #wikiconferenceNA
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The second day of Wikiconference North America 2025 kicks off today with an enlightening and highly entertaining talk with longtime Wikipedia champion @craignewmark.bsky.social and @depthsofwikipedia.bsky.social. Follow along as we post updates today! #wikiconferenceNA
October 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The second day of Wikiconference North America 2025 kicks off today with an enlightening and highly entertaining talk with longtime Wikipedia champion @craignewmark.bsky.social and @depthsofwikipedia.bsky.social. Follow along as we post updates today! #wikiconferenceNA
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"Wikipedia is where facts go to live." @craignewmark.bsky.social #Wikipedia
October 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
"Wikipedia is where facts go to live." @craignewmark.bsky.social #Wikipedia
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At #wikiconferencena a man pulled a gun on stage wearing a "non-offending pedophile" sign, aggrieved, seemingly, that wikipedia doesn't allow him to write about that subject. Disarmed by hero Wikipedians Pharos and Fuzheado and arrested.
October 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
At #wikiconferencena a man pulled a gun on stage wearing a "non-offending pedophile" sign, aggrieved, seemingly, that wikipedia doesn't allow him to write about that subject. Disarmed by hero Wikipedians Pharos and Fuzheado and arrested.
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On the International Day of Older Persons, I'd like to remind people that I'm entering my mid seventies, got lots to do.
(Actually spent the day working on fighting scams)
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...
(Actually spent the day working on fighting scams)
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...
International Day of Older Persons - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
October 2, 2025 at 9:40 AM
On the International Day of Older Persons, I'd like to remind people that I'm entering my mid seventies, got lots to do.
(Actually spent the day working on fighting scams)
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...
(Actually spent the day working on fighting scams)
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...
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I'll be speaking to 300+ attendees from the US, Mexico, Canada, Central America & the Caribbean @ WikiConference N America '25 in NYC, Oct 16-19! We'll discuss how trustworthy knowledge can empower individuals, encourage collaboration & transform societies. Hope to see you! @wikimedianyc.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I'll be speaking to 300+ attendees from the US, Mexico, Canada, Central America & the Caribbean @ WikiConference N America '25 in NYC, Oct 16-19! We'll discuss how trustworthy knowledge can empower individuals, encourage collaboration & transform societies. Hope to see you! @wikimedianyc.bsky.social
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this same photographer has ~10 pics on wikimedia commons that are from 2004 and 2005 and all involve pranking. one is the top pic in Indonesian Wikipedia's practical joke article!
September 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
this same photographer has ~10 pics on wikimedia commons that are from 2004 and 2005 and all involve pranking. one is the top pic in Indonesian Wikipedia's practical joke article!
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“Wikipedia is the @CUNY of the Internet”—In this Episode of CUNY Indoor Voices Podcast, Ann Matsuuchi, instructional technology librarian at CUNY’s @laguardiacc.bsky.social is joined by CUNY University Archivist Wikimedian-in-Residence Richard Knipel: tinyurl.com/43n7uzez
Episode 112: “Wikipedia is the CUNY of the Internet”
Welcome to Season 9! I am a proud citizen of the CUNYverse and I feel especially fortunate to be here right now. CUNY is in the middle of a three-year, Mellon Foundation-funded project called Culti…
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September 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
“Wikipedia is the @CUNY of the Internet”—In this Episode of CUNY Indoor Voices Podcast, Ann Matsuuchi, instructional technology librarian at CUNY’s @laguardiacc.bsky.social is joined by CUNY University Archivist Wikimedian-in-Residence Richard Knipel: tinyurl.com/43n7uzez
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Something I wish journalists understood better: anyone can nominate an article for deletion on Wikipedia, which kicks off a week-long discussion — even if the article is perfectly acceptable and will ultimately be kept. This does not mean "Wikipedia is trying to delete X!!"
September 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Something I wish journalists understood better: anyone can nominate an article for deletion on Wikipedia, which kicks off a week-long discussion — even if the article is perfectly acceptable and will ultimately be kept. This does not mean "Wikipedia is trying to delete X!!"
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Music writer Chris Dalla Riva has a theory that late ’80s pop songs left a weaker cultural footprint than early ’80s hits.
His proof? The size & page views of their Wikipedia articles.
I wrote about his investigation, KPop Demon Hunters, and the Wiki editors who write pages for #1 hit songs.
His proof? The size & page views of their Wikipedia articles.
I wrote about his investigation, KPop Demon Hunters, and the Wiki editors who write pages for #1 hit songs.
The Surprising Link Between Billboard #1 Hit Songs and Wikipedia
Investigating the Wikipedia claims made by Chris Dalla Riva in his forthcoming book, "Uncharted Territory: What Numbers Tell Us about the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves."
www.stephenharrison.com
September 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Music writer Chris Dalla Riva has a theory that late ’80s pop songs left a weaker cultural footprint than early ’80s hits.
His proof? The size & page views of their Wikipedia articles.
I wrote about his investigation, KPop Demon Hunters, and the Wiki editors who write pages for #1 hit songs.
His proof? The size & page views of their Wikipedia articles.
I wrote about his investigation, KPop Demon Hunters, and the Wiki editors who write pages for #1 hit songs.
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Last week, the leaders of Meta, Alphabet, OpenAI, and Apple took turns praising Trump at a White House dinner.
Not in the room: the leaders of Wikipedia, the volunteer editors who curate and maintain the internet's knowledge.
Not in the room: the leaders of Wikipedia, the volunteer editors who curate and maintain the internet's knowledge.
September 7, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Last week, the leaders of Meta, Alphabet, OpenAI, and Apple took turns praising Trump at a White House dinner.
Not in the room: the leaders of Wikipedia, the volunteer editors who curate and maintain the internet's knowledge.
Not in the room: the leaders of Wikipedia, the volunteer editors who curate and maintain the internet's knowledge.
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What are the opportunities and challenges for research, writing, and knowledge production with GenAI in postsecondary education? @CUNY @LaGuardiaCommunityCollege English professor Dr. Ximena Gallardo C. joined @WikiEdu for timely discussion: tinyurl.com/2cxzh2v3 #HigherEd #GenerativeAI #Wikipedia
Gen AI and the Wikipedia Assignment: Challenges and Opportunities (August 2025 Speaker Series)
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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September 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
What are the opportunities and challenges for research, writing, and knowledge production with GenAI in postsecondary education? @CUNY @LaGuardiaCommunityCollege English professor Dr. Ximena Gallardo C. joined @WikiEdu for timely discussion: tinyurl.com/2cxzh2v3 #HigherEd #GenerativeAI #Wikipedia
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With the school year approaching, a number of scholars and myself have assembled together a Critical Wikimedia Research Bibliography. If you are teaching a course or doing research, we think you might find some good resources here. meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Critica...
Critical Wikimedia Research Bibliography - Meta-Wiki
meta.wikimedia.org
August 27, 2025 at 9:26 PM
With the school year approaching, a number of scholars and myself have assembled together a Critical Wikimedia Research Bibliography. If you are teaching a course or doing research, we think you might find some good resources here. meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Critica...
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🌐 This is the engagement I'm following right now: "Through this partnership, Dow Jones will be providing experienced Wikipedia editors access to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Barron’s, MarketWatch and Investor’s Business Daily."
diff.wikimedia.org/2025/08/21/w...
diff.wikimedia.org/2025/08/21/w...
What’s new in the Wikipedia Library? (April – June 2025)
In the last quarter of the 2024-25 financial year, we celebrated the first million links added through The Wikipedia Library; added the Wall Street Journal in English, Chinese and Japanese; and sec…
diff.wikimedia.org
August 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🌐 This is the engagement I'm following right now: "Through this partnership, Dow Jones will be providing experienced Wikipedia editors access to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Barron’s, MarketWatch and Investor’s Business Daily."
diff.wikimedia.org/2025/08/21/w...
diff.wikimedia.org/2025/08/21/w...
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@Wikipedia is where facts go to live
We’re excited to report that our partners at @cuny.edu @craignewmark.bsky.social Wikimedian-in-Residence project recently presented along with Wikimedia NYC at #Wikimania Nairobi, the 20th edition of the Wikimedia movement's annual conference 😍 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UcJ...
August 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
@Wikipedia is where facts go to live
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We’re excited to report that our partners at @cuny.edu @craignewmark.bsky.social Wikimedian-in-Residence project recently presented along with Wikimedia NYC at #Wikimania Nairobi, the 20th edition of the Wikimedia movement's annual conference 😍 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UcJ...
August 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
We’re excited to report that our partners at @cuny.edu @craignewmark.bsky.social Wikimedian-in-Residence project recently presented along with Wikimedia NYC at #Wikimania Nairobi, the 20th edition of the Wikimedia movement's annual conference 😍 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UcJ...