Pete ForsythinWiki StrategiesWikipedia turns 20. Let’s celebrate!Wikipedia launched in 2001, the same year America Online bought Time Warner. An Associated Press story covered the nascent encyclopedia…·2 min read·Jan 15, 2021----
Pete ForsythinMisinfoConImprove Wikipedia’s news knowledge with News On Wiki NOWHelping the Public Navigate a Challenging Media Landscape·2 min read·Aug 13, 2020----
Pete ForsythWikipedia’s lessons about collaborationCollaboration is a key component of human activity, in fields as diverse as scientific inquiry, news reporting, the arts, and government…2 min read·Apr 26, 2020----
Pete ForsythinMisinfoConHow Wikipedia dodged the public outcry plaguing social media platformsBattling fake news has been Wikipedia’s mission since 2001·5 min read·Dec 2, 2019----
Pete ForsythinWiki StrategiesKatherine Maher on Wikimedia’s evolving strategic prioritiesReflections on her WikiCite 2018 talk8 min read·Dec 12, 2018----
Pete ForsythinWiki StrategiesA proven innovation could benefit Facebook’s users-and its shareholders, too.Concern about social media and the quality of news is running high, with many commentators focusing on bias and factual accuracy (often…10 min read·Sep 10, 2018----
Pete ForsythinWiki Strategies“Open” everything, and minimal financial needs: Wikipedia’s strengthsWhat insulates Wikipedia from the criticisms other massive platforms endure? We explored some answers — core values, lack of…6 min read·Aug 28, 2018--1--1
Pete ForsythinWiki StrategiesHow Wikipedia dodged public outcry plaguing social media platformsEverybody has an opinion about how to govern social media platforms. It’s mostly because they’ve shown they’re not too good at governing…5 min read·Aug 24, 2018--3--3
Pete ForsythinWiki StrategiesA peek behind the scenes in the $289M Monsanto verdictParties on both sides of a similar Monsanto lawsuit tried to bend Wikipedia to their will4 min read·Aug 13, 2018----
Pete ForsythinWiki Strategies“According to Wikipedia…”THREE WORDS EVEN FANS OF WIKIPEDIA SHOULD AVOID6 min read·Aug 8, 2018--2--2