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The Wikipedia Promise (2021)

Original title: Das Wikipedia Versprechen — 20 Jahre Wissen für alle?

2021-01-03 · 52m · DE
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In 2001, Jimmy Wales published the first article on Wikipedia, a collaborative effort that began with a promise: to democratize the spreading of knowledge, monopolized by the elites for centuries. But is Wikipedia really a utopia come true?

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Jascha HannoverDirector, WriterLorenza CastellaDirector, Writer

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Larry SangerLarry SangerSelf - Wikipedia FounderAndrew KeenAndrew KeenSelf - AuthorJimmy WalesJimmy WalesSelf - Wikipedia FounderMay HachemMay HachemSelf - WikipedianEmna MizouniEmna MizouniSelf - WikipedianDumisani NdubaneDumisani NdubaneSelf - WikipedianMartin CohenMartin CohenSelf - PhilosopherSimon WinchesterSimon WinchesterSelf - AuthorKatherine MaherKatherine MaherSelf - Wikimedia Foundation CEOMarvin OppongMarvin OppongSelf - JournalistAchim RaschkaAchim RaschkaSelf - WikipedianTheresa HannigTheresa HannigSelf - Wikipedian

Keywords

Racial prejudiceInternet cultureCensorshipKnowledgeAltruismEncyclopediaCultural identityInternet trollPhilanthropyAncient knowledgeMedia biasInternet historyCultural preservation

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Genre affinityTv Movie · History · DocumentaryTheme affinityRacial Prejudice · Internet Culture · CensorshipPacingShortDirector preference697358 · 697366Actor preference163512 · 545465 · 1230495Country preferenceDe

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Frequently asked questions about The Wikipedia Promise

What is The Wikipedia Promise about?

In 2001, Jimmy Wales published the first article on Wikipedia, a collaborative effort that began with a promise: to democratize the spreading of knowledge, monopolized by the elites for centuries. But is Wikipedia really a utopia come true?

How long is The Wikipedia Promise?

The Wikipedia Promise has a runtime of 52 minutes.