W15. What is the future of Wikipedia? Will it exist in 20 years? 50? 100

1. Summary

In order for something to disappear, something must become useless. In other words, for Wikipedia to disappear, Wikipedia should become useless. What does it take for Wikipedia to become useless? And how long will it take?

2. Interesting Point

Let's go back to the beginning. What is Wikipedia? Wikipedia can be organized as an Internet encyclopedia utilizing collective intelligence. One of the most important principles of Wikipedia is the pursuit of justice, neutrality, and legitimate sources. What is the purpose of Wikipedia? Wikipedia wants to provide the right information to everyone, anywhere on the Internet.

The following conditions are required for Wikipedia to disappear.
1. No longer need an Internet encyclopedia.
2. The world does not pursuit justice, a government dominates, and the media fall.
3. The internet disappears.

Conditions 2 and 3 are actually very difficult to happen. So what about the first condition? As if in the movie's matrix, Trinity receives helicopter control over the brain through an electrical signal. In the world of the matrix, no one needs to look for the information they want, and they get it right when they ask for it. If the Matrix technology can be applied in real life, Wikipedia might not be needed anymore. You do not need to look up the information. Abstract information such as philosophy, politics, and society can also be downloaded.

<Picture 1. Matrix Transfer Information Technology>

3. Discussion Point

But there is a question. Such information must eventually be made by someone. I think Wikipedia can do that. People can download information, but they can also modify it. Of course, the form is different, but it will have a very similar mechanism to Wikipedia with the character of collective intelligence. What do you think?

Comments

  1. UnknownJune 14, 2018 at 6:09 PM

    Of course, that is natural. Let's remember Cyworld before. The 'surfing' function enabled us to stay in touch with people. However, a few years ago, Cyworld crashed and Facebook took on a daily life. Cyworld had some limitations. In my personal opinion, Cyworld depends on the Internet, so they could attract a lot of users. On the contrary, it is possible only on the Internet, people felt uncomfortable. Likewise, Wikipedia can move in a better direction, replace it, or create a new mechanism. If you understand the changes in existing sites and fix the problems of Wikipedia, then Wikipedia will be remembered as a representative site for collective intelligence.

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