Entry Quote by Jeremy Rifkin
“Wikipedia is an amazing construct. It's a commons that works. I don't know how Jimmy Wales came up with it. I'm sure all of us would have said, "This is the stupidest thing we've ever heard of. That'll never work in a million years."”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Public commentary on Wikipedia, 2010s
Wikipedia exemplifies a successful commons, despite early skepticism about its viability.
In simple terms: Wikipedia shows commons can work.
Key Takeaway
Embrace collaborative knowledge platforms.
Themes
knowledge sharing
commons
digital collaboration
skepticism
innovation
Mood
analytical
optimistic
Type
observational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- building online communities
- educational resources
- policy making
Key Concepts
Open source
collective intelligence
information commons
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we improve commons reliability?
- What motivates participation?
A Different Perspective
Sustaining quality and accuracy is difficult.
