Podcasts | The Economist Asks: Jimmy Wales

Is social media still a force for good?

We ask Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, ahead of the website’s 20th anniversary

AS WIKIPEDIA turns 20, we ask its founder Jimmy Wales what contribution has “the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit” made and how he intends to attract a diverse range of volunteers to write the wiki articles. Also, as creator of the other tech giant, does he think social media is still a force for good and were some sites right to ban President Trump? He also gives his homeschooling tips. Runtime: 27 min

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