Depths of Wikipedia

by Annie Rauwerda

Description

Step into the strange, delightful, and occasionally unsettling corners of Wikipedia, where the “Random Article” rabbit hole becomes a map of human curiosity. Through a high-level tour of how the encyclopedia grew, what it preserves, and why certain facts stick, this book pairs Wikipedia’s most surprising tidbits with the cultural stories behind them—revealing the systems, quirks, and collective impulses that shape what we choose to record. Expect humor and wonder alongside themes of knowledge-making, misinformation vs. consensus, and the odd ways communities organize the world. Written with the crisp, internet-native wit of a creator who has turned deep dives into a global phenomenon, this is a celebration of the encyclopedia as both archive and mirror—one that will leave you laughing, learning, and looking at “information” differently.

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Voracious

Published Sep 14, 2027

ISBN: 9780316575591

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First Published

2027

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Depths of Wikipedia by Annie Rauwerda.

Death/Grief
Sexual Content