Jimmy Wales shares his thoughts on Donald Trump and his reluctance to edit Trump’s Wikipedia page on The Big Interview.
City: London: Jimmy Wales is a well-known internet figure. He started Wikipedia and it’s used by billions of people. Recently, he talked about why he does not want to edit Donald Trump’s page. He thinks Trump makes him feel insane. Even though Wikipedia just turned 25, Wales cares more about fixing his home Wi-Fi than joining tech elites. He is also promoting his new book, The Seven Rules of Trust, which shares his ideas for bringing people together in a divided world.
During an interview, Wales talked about many things. He discussed Wikipedia’s early days and how it faced attacks from some countries. He also shared his views on how to stay neutral online when there are many different opinions.
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Wales enjoys learning about smart home devices. He said the online community is great for solving problems. He also mentioned that he won’t argue about some sensitive topics online anymore, as it can be too toxic. Wales trusts Wikipedia more than the AI tool ChatGPT. He likes Reddit because of the thoughtful conversations it holds. Living in London, he appreciates having friends from different fields, unlike living in places like Silicon Valley where everyone is tech-focused.