Wikipedia
Coverage of Wikipedia in the Nexus archive.
- Odin, Wikipedia and Engagement Farming
The article discusses the connection between Odin, Wikipedia, and engagement farming. It appears to explore how these elements intersect, though specific details are not provided in the given content.
- Wikipedia ban on co-founder highlights disputes over alleged leftist, anti-Israel bias
Larry Sanger, a co-founder of Wikipedia, was barred from editing on procedural grounds after advocating for ideological diversity. He claims that pro-Israel, Christian, Hindu, and conservative voices are disfavored on the platform.
- Oust the commissars from control of Wikipedia
Factions of fanatic editors, possibly state-sponsored, have taken control of Wikipedia's editorial process, particularly regarding Israel and its conflict with Hamas. The article calls for removing these groups from control.
- Left-leaning Wikipedia blocked founder from editing site — after he campaigned to make it more balanced
Wikipedia blocked one of its founders from editing pages after he campaigned to make the platform more balanced and fair. The action was described as drastic and taken in response to the founder's efforts to promote balance.
- Armstrong Effect
The article titled 'Armstrong Effect' references a Wikipedia page and a Hacker News discussion thread but contains no additional descriptive content. It has 7 points and 0 comments on the Hacker News platform.
- Zenzizenzizenzic
The article discusses 'Zenzizenzizenzic,' a historical term for the eighth power of a number. It references the Wikipedia page and Hacker News comments thread about the mathematical concept.
- Chicago cross-burning feared to be hateful racist threat turns out to be idiotic anti-Trump protest: ‘Saw the Wikipedia page’
A cross-burning in Chicago initially feared as a racist threat was revealed to be an anti-Trump protest. The individual involved, Lu, admitted his research into cross-burning was limited to reading a Wikipedia page.
- Abu Fanous
Abu Fanous is referenced in a Wikipedia article and a Hacker News comment thread. The article has 11 points and one comment, indicating limited engagement.
- Hundreds of prolific Wikipedia editors are threatening to go on strike
Hundreds of prolific Wikipedia editors are threatening to strike after the Wikimedia Foundation laid off a team of engineers, raising concerns about union-busting and damaging the relationship between the foundation and its volunteer community.
- How Anonymous Wikipedia Editors Influence Global Narratives — and AI Systems
Wikipedia's portrayal of Al Jazeera as an independent, government-funded Qatari broadcaster is contested, with evidence suggesting it is state-controlled by Qatar's ruling Al Thani family. The article highlights Wikipedia's reliance on anonymous editors, including a single user (Cinaroot) who has significantly shaped Al Jazeera's coverage, raising concerns about bias in global information systems.
- Big tech's anti-labor playbook has come for Wikipedia
The article critiques Wikipedia for adopting capitalist labor practices similar to big tech companies, potentially undermining its non-profit ethos. It references a Medium post by Jake Orlowitz and Hacker News discussion highlighting concerns over anti-labor strategies in the tech industry.
- Colonization of Venus
The colonization of Venus is a proposed concept for human settlement on the planet Venus. The article discusses the challenges and possibilities of colonizing Venus, including its harsh environment and potential technologies to make it habitable. Wikipedia provides information on the topic.
- Iran using bitcoin, maybe it's too early
Iran has started promoting bitcoin payments for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which could potentially be a problem if a large state adversary starts accepting BTC officially. This raises concerns about the supporting infrastructure of BTC. The immutability of BTC may not be enough to ensure a resistant cyclical economy.
- Explore Wikipedia Like a Windows XP Desktop
The article discusses exploring Wikipedia in a unique way, similar to a Windows XP desktop, with an article and comments available on separate URLs, garnering 20 points and 3 comments. The exploration is hosted on a specific website. The discussion is ongoing.
- I like to listen to music while I do my BTC investing
A user shares their unique approach to investing in Bitcoin, where they buy 9 cents worth of BTC for each song on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for each year. This method helps them stay consistent. The user finds the charts on Wikipedia.
- Houses are for living, not for speculation
The article discusses the concept that houses should be used for living purposes rather than speculation, with 40 points and 26 comments on the topic. The discussion is hosted on news.ycombinator.com. The idea emphasizes the importance of homes as a basic need.
- Yabasic (Yet Another Basic)
Yabasic is a version of the BASIC programming language. The article provides information about Yabasic on Wikipedia. There are no comments on the news article.
- Ballmaxxing is "electrifying, addictive, euphoric and transcendental" according to those pursuing bigger balls
The practice of ballmaxxing involves injecting surgical lubricant to increase testicle size, with some individuals reporting a euphoric experience. A subreddit for 'saline inflation' has over 8,700 members sharing their journeys. Men's Health magazine features individuals like Marcus, who has been pursuing bigger balls for decades.
- Wikipedia founder brands Australia’s social media ban an ‘unmitigated disaster’ and an ‘embarrassment’
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales criticizes Australia's social media ban as an 'unmitigated disaster' and 'embarrassment'. He believes it teaches kids to accept surveillance from tech companies. The ban is related to the earlier stages of the internet and its existing issues.
- Russia Poisons Wikipedia
The article discusses allegations that Russia has engaged in malicious activities targeting Wikipedia, potentially through disinformation campaigns or hacking. It references a Hacker News thread with limited comments and points.
- Why Does Wikipedia Think I’m Evan Spiegel?
A user's photo has been mistakenly displayed on the Wikipedia page for Evan Spiegel, CEO of Snap, for a week without any action taken by Spiegel or others.
- Yet another experiment proves it's too damn simple to poison large language models
A security engineer demonstrated how easily AI chatbots can be manipulated by falsely claiming to be the world champion of the German card game 6 Nimmt!, which has no official championship. The experiment used a $12 domain registration and a Wikipedia edit to trick bots into treating unreliable web content as credible.
- Wikipedia's AI Policy
Wikipedia has established an AI policy outlining guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence tools on the platform. The policy aims to ensure content quality and integrity while addressing potential risks associated with AI-generated contributions.
- Wikipedia-based AI model reveals the 100 technologies to watch
A Wikipedia-based AI model identified 100 technologies gaining rapid momentum in science and industry. The study, published in Nature on April 23, 2026, analyzed Wikipedia data to track emerging innovations.
- Galactic Algorithm
The article discusses the concept of a galactic algorithm, a type of algorithm with parameters set to extremely large values, making its behavior non-deterministic. The content references Wikipedia and a Hacker News discussion, though the latter has no comments.