Neil Thompson: Science is Shaped by Wikipedia: Evidence from a Randomized Control Trial
Current Berkman People and Projects 2017-08-31
Summary:
Title: Science is Shaped by Wikipedia: Evidence from a Randomized Control Trial
Abstract:
“I sometimes think that general and popular treatises are almost as important for the progress of science as original work.” - Charles Darwin, 1865
As the largest encyclopedia in the world, it is not surprising that Wikipedia reflects the state of scientific knowledge. However, Wikipedia is also one of the most accessed websites in the world, including by scientists, which suggests that it also has the potential to shape
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