W9.1 April 29 (Mon) /Wikipedia in culture—HUANGQIHAO

 1.Summary

 This article depicts the references and influence of Wikipedia in culture.

First, the article points to the phenomenon of Wikipedia being widely referenced and imitated as part of popular culture. People imitate Wikipedia's openness, sometimes modifying articles in unconstructive ways or using them as references, or even viewing their own Wikipedia entries as a symbol of personal identity.

Second, the article mentions some examples of Wikipedia, such as the concept of "wikiness" presented in the Colbert report, which defines Wikipedia as "consensus truth" and mocks the problem of information verification.

In politics, Wikipedia has also been in the spotlight. People have tried to modify articles to fit political propaganda or a particular point of view, which has caused a great deal of attention and controversy.

Finally, Wikipedia was seen as part of the comic material and was parodied and made fun of by several websites. However, some people have criticized it.

2.Interesting Point

Wikipedia is widely imitated and referenced as part of the culture. People not only revise articles in a spirit of openness, but also see their Wikipedia entries as symbols of personal identity, reflecting Wikipedia's profound influence in society and culture.

3.Discussion

How reliable and accurate is Wikipedia as a reference material? Due to its open nature, people may modify articles to fit personal ideology or propaganda, which may lead to distorted and misleading information.

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