Pluralistic: Why Wikipedia works (05 Sep 2025)

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Why Wikipedia works: Agreeing on source notability, not facts.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
Object permanence: Zero History; XKCD cake; Kazaa judgment.
Upcoming appearances: Where to find me.
Recent appearances: Where I've been.
Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Upcoming books: Like I said, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Colophon: All the rest.

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Pluralistic: Dumping links like Galileo dumped the orange (20 May 2023)

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Dumping links like Galileo dumped the orange: Creatively destroying your weekend like Joseph Dumpeter.
This day in history: 2008, 2013, 2018, 2022
Colophon: Recent publications, upcoming/recent appearances, current writing projects, current reading

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