Tuesday, June 16, 2009

The People Behind The Technology: Jimmy Wales

An online encyclopedia that anyone can edit, Wikipedia is one of the most frequently visited sites on the World Wide Web. Chances are you've probably used it or will be using it soon. But have you ever wondered who's behind such an innovative site? And what inspired them to create it in the first place?

You might be interested in this fascinating video from YouTube, where the founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales, is interviewed by Jonathan Fanton, President of the MacArthur Foundation:

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