During the dot com boom of the late 1990s, Jimmy Wales was running an internet search company. That’s when he began to experiment with the idea of an online encyclopedia. In 2001, Wales launched Wikipedia, a website where thousands of community members could contribute, edit, and monitor content on just about anything. Today, the non-profit has stayed true to its open source roots and is the fifth most visited website in the world. PLUS in our postscript “How You Built That,” how Florence Wetterwald created Blabla dolls – eco-friendly knitted dolls made in Peru.
Wikipedia: Jimmy Wales
By NPR
Feb 26, 2018 | 12:01 AM
Last Played
MoreTrending
Audio: Bon Jovi Documentary Now On Hulu
11h ago
Audio: Def Leppard Celebrating 40th Anniversary In 41st Year
11h ago
The Rolling Stones Announce Opening Acts, Including Country Artists
11h ago
Shinedown To Perform At Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala
11h ago
Kim Petras Cancels Summer Concerts Due To Health Concerns
11h ago
Latest
Last Played
MoreTrending
Audio: Bon Jovi Documentary Now On Hulu
11h ago
Audio: Def Leppard Celebrating 40th Anniversary In 41st Year
11h ago
The Rolling Stones Announce Opening Acts, Including Country Artists
11h ago
Shinedown To Perform At Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala
11h ago
Kim Petras Cancels Summer Concerts Due To Health Concerns
11h ago