2025:Program/Jimmy Wales on Trust, Wikipedia, and the lessons he's learned

Session title: Jimmy Wales on Trust, Wikipedia, and the lessons he's learned

Session type: Lightning talk

Track: Lightning Talk Showcase

Language: en

Wikipedia founder Jimbo Wales will talk about lessons that we can all learn about trust from Wikipedia's story from his upcoming book "Seven Rules of Trust."

Description

Today, Wikipedia is seen as a universally trusted source for facts. But how did that happen? Wikipedia founder Jimbo Wales will talk about lessons that we can all learn about trust from Wikipedia's story, in a special preview just for Wikimedians of his upcoming book "Seven Rules of Trust."

How does your session relate to the event theme, Wikimania@20 – Inclusivity. Impact. Sustainability?

This is about the impact and future of Wikipedia, building on lessons we've learned from the past.

What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?

Everyone can participate in this session

Speakers

• Jimmy Wales

Jimmy Wales is Wikipedia's founder and chair emeritus of the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees.