Blogging through Wikipedia (2024)

Generally speaking, the most reliable sources include peer-reviewed journals and books published by university presses, university-level textbooks, magazines, journals, and books published by reputable publishers, and mainstream newspapers. Experience shows that the more detailed the research is in verifying facts, analyzing legal issues, and delving into specific areas of evidence and disputes, the more reliable it will be. Academic and peer-reviewed publications are highly valued and often the most reliable sources in their fields, such as history, medicine, and science. Reliable but non-academic sources can also be used in these areas, especially if they are reputable mainstream publications. The appropriateness of various sources generally depends on the article citing it. If there are differences between sources, their views should be clearly stated in the article. All articles should adhere to Wikipedia's policy of neutrality, fairly describe all major and important minority ...

Based on large-scale user collaboration on the Internet platform, knowledge production has become a new knowledge production model. The new knowledge production system places more emphasis on human and social effects, which is an essential change from the traditional focus on economic benefits, highlighting the humanistic value of knowledge. Wikipedia is an important new crowdsourced method of knowledge production and dissemination. The open content production mechanism and the characteristics of universal participation enable the extensive gathering of knowledge and promote the exchange and popularization of knowledge. However, this method also has some shortcomings, such as insufficient information authority and false information. In the operation process, Wikipedia has developed an innovative knowledge production mechanism and is supported by strong technical support. In the collaborative production process of Wikipedia knowledge, various technical support functions, such as IP bann...

Summary    Wikipedia has played a role in many art works and online cultures, such as the Wikipedia Monument in Poland, the songs "White&Nerdy" and "Wikipedia Song", and online comics. This reflects the popularity and influence of Wikipedia in society, as well as people's love and recognition of it. Interesting point   Jankovic's teasing of Atlantic Records in the music video is a humorous response and shows his joking attitude towards the authority. The imitation of Wikipedia's writing style in online comics is also an interesting interaction that brings the characteristics of Wikipedia into the field of online entertainment. Discussion     Does Yankovic's destruction of Atlantic Records' Wikipedia page in the White&Nerdy music video spark public discussion about Wikipedia?

This course uses Wikipedia to teach us a sociological perspective on collective intelligence on the Internet. Get an overview of Wikipedia. Wikipedia Unlike most other websites, Wikipedia is non-profit and run by hundreds of thousands of volunteers. Although it is not backed by any country or company, it has become the premier website for almost any information. Wikipedia is a global repository of knowledge, and its concept and importance cannot be ignored. As a free, open, and cooperative knowledge base, Wikipedia aims to provide people with knowledge on a variety of topics, including history, science, culture, art, language, technology, entertainment, and more. Wikipedia is very rich in content. It includes entries on a variety of topics, from people, events, places, and works to concepts, technologies, organizations, and more. These entries are written by volunteers, so their style and quality may vary. However, Wikipedia's editing process is very transparent and open, and anyon...

 Summarize:   This article details Wikipedia's guidelines and requirements for identifying and using reliable sources. It first pointed out that Wikipedia attaches great importance to reliable sources and believes that using reliable sources is the key to ensuring the accuracy, neutrality and credibility of articles. The article lists several types of sources that are considered reliable, including academic journals, books, news organizations, professional magazines, etc., emphasizing the authority and credibility of these sources. In addition, the article mentions some exceptions, and there may be certain limitations or challenges even when using reliable sources, such as expert opinions in specific fields, uncommon viewpoints, etc. The article also discusses in detail how to evaluate the reliability of a source, including considering factors such as the author's qualifications and credibility, the reputation and history of the publishing medium, the verifiability and objecti...

1. Summary: In the pursuit of a universal encyclopedia, concepts such as openness, civility, egalitarianism, and deliberation play pivotal roles. However, translating these ideals into practice within a community can be challenging. For instance, while openness encourages participation and diversity, it can also lead to chaos and disharmony if not properly managed. Similarly, civility and egalitarianism aim to foster respectful and equal interactions, but achieving this balance can be difficult in a large and diverse community. Deliberation, while crucial for informed decision-making, requires time and effort to ensure that all voices are heard and considered. Navigating these complexities is essential for building a successful and sustainable encyclopedia project. 2. Interesting Project: Drawing inspiration from the challenges faced in creating a universal encyclopedia, we propose an interesting project called "WikiCommons." This project aims to develop a platform that combi...

Summary Wikipedia is frequently cited in popular culture, with some people using its openness as a template, while others modify its content in an unconstructive way. Others view it as a personal reference book or compare it to their own intelligence. Sometimes Wikipedia is embedded into character features or games, such as Wikiracing, becoming a symbol in culture. In the Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert coined the new term "wikiality", which defines it as "the truth of consensus.". He sarcastically praised Wikipedia for following his "true philosophy", which states that intuition and consensus better reflect reality than facts. Colbert also believes that repeated media statements may mislead people into believing their authenticity, and believes that reliable sources cited by Wikipedia often do not support significant changes, thus raising doubts about their authenticity. In the fields of art and music, Wikipedia has received recognition and parody in vari...

1.Summary     From the perspective of Wikipedia's cultural impact, the article describes the cultural impact of Wikipedia globally, including its popularity as a reference resource and its influence on the way knowledge is acquired and disseminated.   From the perspective of Wikipedia in culture, the article discusses Wikipedia's presence and references in, and impact on, literature, film, television, music, art, and other cultural fields.   From the perspective of Wikipedia's image, the article analyzes how Wikipedia is perceived by the general public, including its image as an online encyclopedia that is open, freely edited, multilingual, and non-profit in nature.   In terms of Wikipedia's advertising and product placements, the article mentions a number of cases where advertising and product placements have been associated with Wikipedia, including appearances in movies and television programs, as well as Wikipedia's partnerships with other companies.  I...

1. Summary   The source overview section emphasizes the importance of source reliability and how to assess and select sources. It identifies the characteristics of a reliable source, such as having a good publication process, authoritative authorship and relevance to the subject matter. The influence of the publication itself, the creator and the publisher on reliability is also mentioned, as well as the various forms of media that have been published that can serve as reliable sources. The article emphasizes the fact that for content platforms such as Wikipedia, the selection and citation of reliable sources is crucial to ensure the accuracy and credibility of information. Finally, the article mentions the need to consider a number of factors when selecting sources and suggests that editors should cite sources that are relevant to the topic at hand whenever possible. Multiple factors that need to be considered when assessing the reliability of sources are emphasized. First, it poi...

Wikipedia in culture 1.  Summary The article discusses the importance of Wikipedia in popular culture and its characteristics of openness, reference value and interactivity. The article cites the July 2006 "The Wørd" segment of the satirical comedy The Colbert Report, in which the term "wikiality" was coined by Stephen Colbert to describe the superiority of consensus truth over fact. The article also mentions Colbert's questioning of Wikipedia's veracity and the media's repetitive statements during the program. In addition, the article mentions the Wikipedia Monument in Słubice, Poland, a statue designed by Armenian sculptor Mihran Hakobyan to honor Wikipedia contributors. Finally, the article mentions the musical composition "The Wikipedia Song" by Ukrainian composer Andriy Bondarenko. 2. Interesting Points Coining of the term "Wikiality": In a July 2006 issue of The Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert coined the term "Wikiality...

  Summarize: This Wikipedia page details a series of scams that have appeared on Wikipedia. These cases include various types of deception, from fictional characters to fabricated historical events to fabricated scientific research. Some scams may be simple misinformation, while others are carefully planned and disguised. The page also provides a description of each scam and related links for readers to learn more about. These scams highlight the challenges Wikipedia faces as an open editorial platform that requires ongoing efforts to ensure the accuracy and trustworthiness of its content. An academic study investigates the impact and characteristics of Wikipedia hoaxes and proposes ways to automatically detect them. The study found that automated classification systems performed better than humans at identifying hoaxes on Wikipedia (86% accuracy vs. 63%), and used their algorithms to identify previously undetected hoaxes, such as "Steve... Mortel”, these pranks went undetected fo...

  1) summarize in your own words of materials you read; Socialization is a fundamental social theme that constitutes many elements of society. Socialization is what enables people to function well in social life. Because socialization occurs differently depending on each person's background, it is difficult to evaluate which direction socialization is better. Because not all socialization goes well, there are institutions for resocialization. They sometimes use coercive methods, and in this process, the person being resocialized may have elements of himself removed. 2) mention of any new, interesting, or unusual items learned; It is interesting to note that things that are believed to be socially taught, such as empathizing with someone else, are not in fact socially taught, but are in fact biologically innate. It is also interesting to note that culture can influence both biologically and genetically. 3) identify at least one question, concern, or discussion angle th...

 1.Summary This page demonstrates the wide-ranging impact of Wikipedia as a global knowledge-sharing platform in cultures and societies, as well as its role in revolutionizing models of knowledge production and dissemination. It also describes the place and influence of Wikipedia in the cultures of different countries and regions. It lists a number of culturally specific references and interpretations of Wikipedia, as well as its characterization and development in different language versions. The page also describes the use of Wikipedia in education, research and academia, and the changes it has made to the way knowledge is acquired and disseminated. The page collects various forms of cultural works and events that involve Wikipedia, such as movies, TV shows, and books. It analyzes how it is perceived as an important knowledge resource and cultural phenomenon. The page also discusses the relationship between Wikipedia and concepts such as knowledge sharing, online collaboration an...

1.Summary The content of this page reveals various hoaxes and disinformation that have appeared on Wikipedia, including a range of information on Wikipedia that has been proven to be false or misleading. This information may have been inserted into Wikipedia entries as a result of malicious editing, misrepresentation, or other reasons, but the Wikipedia community usually takes active steps to detect and correct these problems. The false information may involve biographies of people, descriptions of historical events, statements of scientific theories, and so on. This page provides an important reference for the review and evaluation of the content of Wikipedia entries by documenting the details of these hoaxes. The page lists the specifics of each hoax, including when it was recognized, corrective measures, and so on. Overall, the purpose of this page is to remind readers to be cautious when using Wikipedia, not to blindly trust the information, and the need for proper validation and v...

  1. Summary The free-culture movement champions the freedom to distribute and modify creative works without restrictions from copyright laws. It emerged from Stewart Brand's advocacy for technology as liberating in the late 1960s and gained momentum with Lawrence Lessig's challenge against the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act in 1998. Lessig founded Creative Commons in 2001, providing alternative licensing to balance public access and creator rights.The movement's principles align with those of the free and open-source software movement, advocating for open access, remix culture, hacker culture, access to knowledge, copyleft, and public domain advocacy. It gained recognition during the World Summit on Information Society in 2003 and furthered through Lessig's book "Free Culture."Collaborative efforts led to the establishment of the "Definition of Free Cultural Works" in 2005/2006, setting standards for freedom in creative works. Creative Comm...

  1. Summary The information summarizes the historical scams that appeared on English Wikipedia. It excludes well-known scams like Piltdown Man and focuses on situations where false information is deliberately presented as facts and has not been detected for more than a month, or has attracted reliable media attention. The standard requirement for inclusion in the list is that scams must be distinguished from April Fool's pranks or factual articles about well-known scams. Each entry includes the start and deletion dates, as well as the approximate duration for which the article remains visible. Archived versions of deleted articles are usually accessible, and administrators can create such archives upon request. The study of Wikipedia scams explores their impact and characteristics and proposes automatic detection methods. Automatic systems have shown higher accuracy than humans in identifying Wikipedia scams (86% vs. 63%). These systems analyze the structure, content, embeddedness...

Summary Wikipedia has a profound influence on contemporary culture, being widely referenced, imitated, and endowed with symbolic meaning. From satirical comedy to music videos, and even to webcomics, it plays a significant role in various domains. Some regard it as a symbol of knowledge sharing and openness, while others see it as an authoritative reference or a tool for intellectual comparison. The term 'wikiality' from "The Colbert Report" juxtaposes Wikipedia's consensus with reality, sparking reflections on the relationship between knowledge and consensus. References and imitations of Wikipedia can be observed in the arts, music industry, and webcomics, showcasing its extensive cultural influence. However, Wikipedia also faces criticism and controversy from various quarters, including doubts about the accuracy and authority of its content, as well as the potential for abuse and vandalism. For instance, erroneous edits regarding the number of elephants, as seen...

Summary: Wikipedia exerts a significant influence on contemporary culture, being frequently referenced and imitated across various media such as satirical comedies, music videos, and webcomics. It symbolizes knowledge sharing and openness to some, and serves as an authoritative reference or tool for intellectual comparison to others. The concept of 'wikiality' from "The Colbert Report" highlights the tension between Wikipedia's consensus-based knowledge and objective reality, provoking thought on how consensus shapes our understanding of truth. Despite its broad cultural impact, Wikipedia faces criticism and controversy regarding the accuracy and authority of its content, and its vulnerability to abuse and vandalism. An example from "The Colbert Report" involved false edits about elephant populations, leading administrators to impose editing restrictions. Wikipedia's role in politics and media often attracts scrutiny as editors influence specific nar...

 1. Summary: The "List of hoaxes on Wikipedia" compiles various instances of hoax articles, false information, and pranks perpetrated on the popular online encyclopedia. These hoaxes range from minor pranks to more elaborate attempts to mislead readers, highlighting the challenges Wikipedia faces in maintaining the accuracy and reliability of its vast content. 2. Interesting Point: One intriguing aspect is how some hoaxes on Wikipedia have managed to evade detection for extended periods, sometimes even gaining a significant amount of credibility within the community. This underscores the importance of vigilant editors and a robust verification process to ensure the integrity of the platform's content. 3. Question: How does Wikipedia address and correct hoaxes and false information once they have been discovered? What mechanisms are in place to prevent similar hoaxes from occurring in the future, and how effective are these measures?

            Wikipedia has been referenced in various ways across different forms of media and contexts. Wikiality: Coined by Stephen Colbert in a segment on "The Colbert Report," Wikiality humorously refers to truth by consensus, reflecting Wikipedia's model of knowledge creation through user consensus rather than strict factual accuracy. Colbert satirically praised Wikipedia for embracing his philosophy of "truthiness," where intuition and consensus trump factual accuracy. Cultural Significance: Some individuals view having a Wikipedia entry about themselves as a status symbol, highlighting the cultural significance of the platform. Parodies and Vandalism: Wikipedia's openness has been parodied through instances of vandalism or nonconstructive modifications to articles in popular culture. This reflects the platform's vulnerability to misinformation and vandalism due to its editable nature. Positive Portrayals: Despite parody and vandalism, Wikipedia is ...

1.Summary Socialization is the process that prepares individuals to function in social life. It's culturally relative, with people from different backgrounds being socialized differently. It's divided into primary socialization, which occurs early in life and involves developing core identity and values, and secondary socialization, which continues throughout life as individuals encounter new groups and situations. Primary socialization focuses on regulating biological drives in childhood, while secondary socialization involves adapting to new roles and contexts, often in formal settings like the workplace. Children and adolescents may be more malleable, while adults engage in self-initiated and voluntary socialization. 2.Interesting point Not all socialization is voluntary or successful. Institutions like prisons and mental health facilities are designed to resocialize individuals who were not successfully socialized initially. These institutions, known as total institutio...

  1. summary The basic concepts and importance of sociological theory are introduced, and two classic cases are provided to illustrate the role of theory in explaining social phenomena.First, through Putnam's study on the relationship between television viewing and declining civic engagement, the importance of theory as an explanation for the relationship between two or more concepts is expounded.Secondly, Durkheim's study of the relationship between suicide rates and religious beliefs illustrates the importance of theory in interpreting data and revealing the mechanisms behind social phenomena.Some famous theoretical ideas in sociology were also mentioned, emphasizing their importance and complementarity.Despite their limitations and controversies, each theory provides a powerful framework for explaining social phenomena.The role of theories in sociology is indispensable as they help researchers understand complex social phenomena and provide important guidance for solving soc...

  1. summary This text summarizes the basic features and steps of the scientific method.The scientific method has been characterized by scientific developments since the 17th century, including careful observation, strict doubt, inductive reasoning, experimentation, and statistical analysis.The process of scientific inquiry involves the formulation of hypotheses, the formation of predictions, and then the testing of hypotheses by experimental or empirical observation.Hypotheses must be falsifiable, and the scientific method, although presented as a series of steps, actually represents a set of general principles, and different scientific inquiries may differ in steps and order. 2.Interesting points Interestingly, although the term "scientific method" became popular in the 20th century, there was no consensus on its meaning.In the 1960s and 1970s, influential philosophers of science began to question the universality of the "scientific method," arguing that scientifi...

  1) The Free Culture Movement is a social movement that encourages the freedom to distribute and modify other people's creations in the form of free or public content without compensation. The movement opposes overly restrictive copyright laws. Many members of the movement argue that such laws hinder creativity. In other words, the movement is consistent with the philosophy of the movement, such as hacker culture, as well as the free open-source software movement. Related organizations include Creative Commons. This organization actively encourages sharing creative works and spreading ideas to create cultural vitality, scientific progress, and business innovation. 2)  The free culture movement can be positively evaluated in areas where our thinking can be expanded if content is shared for free. This is because there is also an aspect that is expected to be able to expand individual capabilities by creating more creative ideas through expanded thinking. However, there is also ...

  1) References to Wikipedia in popular culture are widespread. A satirical comedy program released the newly coined term "wikiality," a compound word of the words Wiki and reality. This means consensual truth based on the form of consensual approval. It is mentioned in other fields as well. First, it is art. In art, a statue was erected to honor Wikipedia contributors. Second, it is music. A scene of Wikipedia appears in a scene from Yankovic's music video. Third, it is a webtoon. Lastly, it is politics. In politics, it mentioned how events are organized. It is also used as a comedy material. 2) It is interesting to note that Wikipedia has been mentioned a lot in the cultural sector. This is because Wikipedia is not widely used in Korea, so Wikipedia references cannot be found in Korean culture.  In the English-speaking world, I felt that as many articles on Wikipedia were being published, it was having a profound influence on culture. I thought that cultural diversity w...

  1. summary This chapter mainly introduces the methods used by sociologists in the study of social life.While not detailing statistics or specific investigative methods, it highlights how sociologists go beyond common sense understanding, questioning why things happen, and trying to prevent problems from happening.Different approaches in epistemology, including authority, experience, logic, tradition, revelation and science, are discussed.In sociology, the scientific method is considered the most important and privileged way, and information about other methods may be rejected without scientific support. 2.Interesting points What is interesting is that sociologists use not only scientific methods when studying social phenomena, but also positivism and qualitative sociology.Positivism emphasizes explaining and predicting social phenomena through quantitative data and deductive reasoning, while qualitative sociology emphasizes exploring social phenomena through inductive reasoning a...

1)  Wikipedia's writings explain the history and principles of the Free Culture Movement. The movement promotes the free distribution and modification of works, which are made possible without the consent or compensation of the authors. It is a movement against excessive copyright laws, which argue that such laws hinder creative activities. In addition, the Free Culture Movement is similar to the Open Source Software Movement and is related to various movements and philosophies, including accessible knowledge, remix culture, and hacker culture. The development of these movements, major organizations, and some criticisms and opposition to them are also being introduced. 2)  What I felt was that the free culture movement seems to play a very important role in modern society. The movement is also linked to other free cultures and philosophies, such as the open-source software movement, which could contribute to greater social change. 3)  What are the limitations or side effe...

 1)  Using Wikipedia as a satire, Stephen Colbert's "Wikiality" segment presents through humor and satire the relative truths of users' consensus with criticism of the Internet encyclopedia's open-ended editing model. Colbert claims that Wikipedia can produce consensus truths rather than reality, which ridicule concepts of knowledge and authority and offer deep consideration of how the media communicates information. 2)  What I learned anew after reading this article is that Wikipedia is mentioned and used in various media, including various works of art, music, and web comics. Through various creative uses, we learned how widely Wikipedia is accepted and how important it is in modern culture. 3)  One of the questions arising from the reading is the credibility and authority of Wikipedia. Although it is generally considered a source of reference by many, I wonder how reliable its content is, especially how it is transformed for political purposes or for personal u...

Wikipedia :  List of hoaxes on Wikipedia 1. Summary  Some common types of Wikipedia hoaxes are discussed, including "Loho" hoaxes, a list of hoaxes designed to document and detect hoaxes on Wikipedia to improve understanding of them and the ability to detect them. A hoax is defined as an obvious and deliberate attempt to deceptively present false information as fact. A hoax is considered compelling enough to be included in this list if it has evaded detection for more than a month or has been discussed by reliable sources in the media. In addition, the article describes some automated approaches to hoax detection, such as the use of automated classification systems to identify hoaxes. Finally, the article mentions the traffic and downloads of pranks on Wikipedia, as well as the impact of pranks on article length and reader engagement. 2. Interesting Points The existence of this list is interesting in itself. It reflects the importance and concern that Wikipedia users attach t...