In this highly anticipated episode, Jorge Vargas will take us behind the scenes of Wikimedia, helping us to make sense of how one of the top 10 most visited sites on the internet works. Discover the intricate platform management strategies employed by Wikimedia to ensure the seamless dissemination of knowledge to millions of users worldwide. Gain intriguing insights into how Wikipedia, the flagship project of Wikimedia, sustains its operations and generates revenue while remaining committed to its mission of free and accessible information for all.

Jorge Vargas will delve into the multifaceted ecosystem that comprises Wikimedia, providing a comprehensive overview of its various components. Explore the intricate web of content management on the platform, as Jorge shares fascinating facts about how Wikimedia harnesses the power of its passionate community to curate and maintain high-quality content.

Useful Links:

Get in touch with Jorge - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgeavargasp/

Donate to Wikimedia - donate.wikimedia.org

Wikimedia Foundation - https://wikimediafoundation.org/

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:28 - Who is Jorge Vargas?

03:38 - Wikipedia & Wikimedia

08:58 - Wikimedia & Internet Archive

10:54 - How does editing on Wikipedia work?

14:56 - The citation tech stack

17:45 - Disagreements on Wikipedia

21:45 - Escalated conflicts on Wikipedia

24:18 - Academia perspective on Wikipedia

28:38 - Wikiversity & physical universities

32:24 - The mission of Wikimedia

36:02 - How does Wikimedia make money?

40:44 - How we can contribute?

43:21 - Which ecosystem boundary would you remove and why?

48:34 - Call To Action

50:14 - Outro