Source Notes by Stephen Harrison

Inside Wikipedia’s Board Elections

Interviewing candidate Jonathan Cardy about what it takes to join the board of trustees of the Wikimedia Foundation and its role in shaping one of the…

Oct 4 • 

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The Art of Wikiracing

Getting from one random Wikipedia entry to another in the fewest possible clicks.

Oct 3 • 

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September 2025

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

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