Wikipedia and the Meaning of Truth
Why the online encyclopedia's epistemology should worry those who care about traditional notions of accuracy.With little notice from the outside world, the community-written encyclopedia Wikipedia has redefined the commonly accepted use of the word “truth.”
Why should we care? Because Wi... Read More
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