Stephen Harrison

Sam Altman: Unlikely Paper Advocate

The CEO of Open AI sells AI tools to the world, but he's actually better at promoting pen & paper. Plus: Addressing the latest partisan attacks on…

Sep 27 • 

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The Surprising Link Between Billboard #1 Hit Songs and Wikipedia

Investigating the Wikipedia claims made by Chris Dalla Riva in his forthcoming book, "Uncharted Territory: What Numbers Tell Us about the Biggest Hit…

Sep 10 • 

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August 2025

How Wikidata is Coding for Humanity

Lydia Pintscher explains how this little-known project powers Wikipedia, AI tools, and civic tech around the globe.

Aug 4 • 

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May 2025

3 Psych Reasons to Prefer Print

Yes, I've focused on Wikipedia as a journalist. But I still believe in the power of print.

May 24 • 

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Wikipedia Writing

Curating some of my "greatest hits" covering Wikipedia over the years.

May 17 • 

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U.S. Culture War: Trump Circle Targets Wikipedia

Talking Wikipedia on German Public Radio (Deutchlandfunk)

May 7 • 

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April 2025

What Just Happened to the Market? Wikipedia Is Still Deciding.

+ The McNally Jackson Book Festival on May 9

Apr 12 • 

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March 2025

When The North Face Tried to Manipulate Wikipedia

A 2019 incident created a rather brain-melting debate.

Mar 12 • 

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How Fiction Strengthens Human Truth

My Favorite Paradox + Let's Hangout at SXSW 2025 + Generative AI on Wikipedia

Mar 4 • 

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February 2025

What Constitutes a Reliable Source (On Wikipedia)

My new article for Slate + Highlights from my Wikipedia Day NYC talk at the Brooklyn Public Library

Feb 5 • 

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January 2025

5 Ideas to Carry Into 2025

Musings on Handwriting, Metamodernism, Longform, Down-Versus-Up, and the Definition of "Content."

Jan 6 • 

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December 2024

Why Elon Musk Hates Wikipedia

The nonprofit, volunteer-run encyclopedia stands in sharp contrast to his egocentric values.

Dec 27, 2024 • 

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