What is Wikipedia and is it Accurate?

What is WikipediaIn short, Wikipedia is a multilingual, openly collaborative online information platform. Like the "wikis" that came before it, the online encyclopedia's content is editable by volunteers from across the globe. Wikipedia has tens of thousands of editors, from issue experts to the casual fans, who can expand, delete, or change information at will. This allows for a wide array of information to be supplied and verified about a particular person, place, or thing. As a result, Wikipedia can function as a great starting point for research, providing users with general information that can be followed up with more legitimate and reliable sources outside of the site. Wikipedia was launched on January 15, 2001, by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger. Sanger coined its name[5][6] as a portmanteau of "wiki" and "encyclopedia". It was initially an English-language encyclopedia, but versions in other languages were quickly developed. With 6.3 million articles, the English Wikipedia is the largest of the 317 Wikipedia encyclopedias. Overall, Wikipedia comprises more than 55 million articles,[7] attracting 1.7 billion unique visitors per month.[8][9]Wikipedia has been criticized for its uneven accuracy and for exhibiting systemic bias, including gender bias, with the majority of editors being male.[4][undue weight? – discuss] Edit-a-thons have been held to encourage female editors and increase the coverage of women's topics.[10] In 2006, Time magazine stated that the open-door policy of allowing anyone to edit had made Wikipedia the biggest and possibly the best encyclopedia in the world, and was a testament to the vision of Jimmy Wales.[11] The project's reputation improved further in theSupport the Podcast:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1590358/support Closing of ReThinkBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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Welcome to Rethink, the podcast that aims to empower our listeners by helping them shatter old thought patterns and adopt new, empowering ways of thinking. In this podcast, we believe that you are the center of all of your success, whether it's in marriage, career, entrepreneurship, health, or any other area of your life. Through our episodes, we will explore how you can rethink your approach to life, tap into your true potential, and create the life you truly desire.Each episode of Rethink will feature expert guests and thought leaders who will share their insights and strategies on how to overcome limiting beliefs, embrace new mindsets, and achieve your goals. From personal development to business growth, we will cover a wide range of topics that will help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your potential, and the world around you.So, why should you tune in to Rethink? Whether you're feeling stuck in your career, struggling with your relationships, or simply looking for inspiration to take your life to the next level, this podcast is for you. Through our engaging and informative episodes, we will help you shatter old patterns and create new, empowering ones that will enable you to live a life of purpose, passion, and fulfillment. So, join us on this journey of self-discovery and personal growth, and let's rethink what's possible for our lives.