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Analyzing Partisan Polarization Through Wikipedia Edits
2:29:50 - 2:36:12 (06:21)
The presence of partisan polarization in Wikipedia edits can be analyzed through examining past edit wars and observing the color-coded indicator of media outlets on a specific webpage. This partisan polarization can impact the neutrality of Wikipedia articles.
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This episode discusses the issue of editors planting stories on Wikipedia and using them as a so-called "neutral third party" to win edit wars.
2:29:50 - 2:32:45 (02:55)
Summary
This episode discusses the issue of editors planting stories on Wikipedia and using them as a so-called "neutral third party" to win edit wars. The hosts also touch on how anecdotal data is used to highlight issues in society and how it can be misleading at times.
ChapterAnalyzing Partisan Polarization Through Wikipedia Edits
Episode#331 – Balaji Srinivasan: How to Fix Government, Twitter, Science, and the FDA
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker suggests analyzing past edit wars and markings on a site to identify a partisan polarization of trustworthiness in media sources.
2:32:45 - 2:36:12 (03:26)
Summary
The speaker suggests analyzing past edit wars and markings on a site to identify a partisan polarization of trustworthiness in media sources. A resource is shared that displays worldwide media outlets color-coded as red, yellow, or green to indicate their level of trustworthiness.