Encyclopedia Quote by John Micklethwait
““the “compendium of learning” set in motion by the Ming Emperor Yongle (1360–1424), which drew on the talents of more than two thousand scholars and filled more than eleven thousand volumes—and remained the largest encyclopedia in the world until Wikipedia surpassed it in 2007.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Bloomberg Business, 2007
The Ming encyclopedia was the world’s largest knowledge base until Wikipedia overtook it.
In simple terms: Great works can be surpassed.
Key Takeaway
Embrace new knowledge.
Themes
knowledge
history
technology
Mood
reflective
forward-looking
Type
historical
informative
When to use this quote
- library science
- online collaboration
- educational platforms
- research methods
Key Concepts
information accumulation
digital transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern tools replace old ones?
- How do we preserve digital knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Transition can erase past achievements.
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