W7.1 April 15 (Mon) —WANG YUERONG

 1. Cory Doctorow's commentary:

In his review, Cory Doctorow points out that "Radical Collaboration" provides compelling evidence for the unique aspects of Wikipedia. He argues that what makes Wikipedia most appealing isn't its content per se, but the culture of collaboration that underpins it. This culture is marked by controversy, self-reflection, and a blend of amusement and seriousness. This perspective demonstrates the charm of Wikipedia as an open platform and its fundamental difference from traditional encyclopedic models.

2. Mayo Fuster Morell's commentary:

Mayo Fuster Morell praises "Radical Collaboration" for pioneering the use of ethnographic methods in studying Wikipedia. Particularly, the book delves into the cultural and historical specificity of Wikipedia, offering crucial clues to understanding the essence of this open content community. Through the application of ethnographic methods, we gain deeper insights into the operational mechanisms of the Wikipedia project and how volunteer communities collaborate to build knowledge.

Lessons learned from the reading:

Through reading "Radical Collaboration," we not only understand the operational model of Wikipedia as a global volunteer community but also delve into its underlying culture and values. We learn that Wikipedia's success as an open platform stems not only from its rich and comprehensive content but also from its unique culture of collaboration and the strength of its volunteer community. This culture of collaboration is evident not only in the co-creation of knowledge but also in the continuous improvement and refinement of the project itself.

Furthermore, "Radical Collaboration" provides us with a novel research method, namely ethnographic methods, to explore the essence of online collaboration and open content communities. Through the application of this method, we can better understand how projects like Wikipedia operate and the social-cultural phenomena behind them. Therefore, this book is not just an exploration of Wikipedia but also an important contribution to the study of online collaboration and open platforms.

In summary, "Radical Collaboration" showcases the unique aspects of Wikipedia as an open platform and its underlying culture and collaboration model. Through reviewing the comments and feedback from critics, we can not only better understand the importance of this book but also draw valuable insights to better understand and explore the essence of online collaboration and open platforms.

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