@mountdiscovery @noondlyt

#Encyclopedias, the #InformationApocalypse on the verge of the #CulturalSingularity

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...citing "Wikipedia " as a source for a paper is a methodological error.

For high-school students, I had initially thought that to be exaggerated.

Through my work as a blogger and commentator, I frequently need rapid information on new, unfamiliar topics, often even as a side note or just to have an illustration for a paragraph.

@Wikipedia is the natural go-to place...

@mountdiscovery @noondlyt

#Encyclopedias, the #InformationApocalypse on the verge of the #CulturalSingularity

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Very refreshing article about the world"s seemingly last EN #encyclopedia.

There are a couple of noteworthy things, but I'll pick out just one:

"Although the term "encyclopedia" is now almost synonymous with Wikipedia, it's refreshing to see such a sizable reference printed on paper. So I bought one, and I'll tell you why."

Even in many schools,...

https://arstechnica.com/culture/2023/06/rejoice-its-2023-and-you-can-still-buy-a-22-volume-paper-encyclopedia/?origin=serp_auto#gsc.tab=0