Published Jan 27, 2020

Wikipedia: Jimmy Wales (2018)

Guy Raz chats with Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales about his journey from the early days of Newpedia to building one of the world's most visited websites. This episode explores the role of community and collaboration in Wikipedia's success, the motivations behind its nonprofit model, and the challenges of maintaining credible information online.

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Wikipedia: Jimmy Wales (2018)

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Jimmy Wales' JourneyJimmy Wales reflects on the early influences that shaped his journey to founding Wikipedia, highlighting the role of luck and community in its success. He shares his personal beliefs about legacy, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and the enduring impact of Wikipedia.

Jimmy Wales' Journey

Wikipedia's CreationJimmy Wales shares the journey of creating Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia that revolutionized information sharing. From its humble beginnings as Newpedia, Wikipedia emerged as a community-driven platform, becoming one of the world's most visited websites.

Wikipedia's Creation

Wikipedia's ImpactJimmy Wales shares insights into Wikipedia's nonprofit model, emphasizing its role in maintaining the platform's mission-driven focus. He also discusses the motivations of its contributors and the challenges of ensuring credible information in today's digital landscape.

Wikipedia's Impact

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