[maverickphilosopher] William F. Vallicella: The Reliability of Wikipedia

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Posted by William F. Vallicella:
The Reliability of Wikipedia
http://maverickphilosopher.powerblogs.com/posts/1172858247.shtml


   [1]Here, on Wikipedia, is a list of criticisms of Wikipedia. Any
   doubts as to the reliability of Wikipedia should prompt a meta-doubt
   as to the reliability of this list. [2]Nonbovine Ruminations has a
   series of posts on Wikipedia, including the Essjay fraud. This Essjay
   is the guy who claimed academic credentials he doesn't possess.
   [3]Here is a BBC assessment of Wikipedia reliability on scientific
   topics.

   As I always say, Caveat lector! And that includes the contents of
   these pages. Of course, I strive for accuracy and never knowingly
   publish anything false. But errors creep in.

References

   1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Criticisms
   2. http://nonbovine-ruminations.blogspot.com/
   3. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4530930.stm