WEEK7: NGUYEN DUC DUY - Learning from Good Faith Collaboration: The Culture of Wikipedia

Reading Good Faith Collaboration: The Culture of Wikipedia helped me understand Wikipedia more clearly. Before, I thought Wikipedia was successful because of its system and technology. But after reading, I learned that the most important thing is the people and how they work together.The idea I found most interesting is “assuming good faith.” This means people believe others are trying to do something good, not something bad. When editors disagree, they do not attack each other. Instead, they try to understand and fix the problem together. I think this idea is very useful, especially online where people can easily misunderstand each other.I also learned that conflict is normal. Different people have different opinions, so disagreements will happen. But on Wikipedia, people talk, explain their ideas, and try to find the best answer. Because of this, the final content can become better.Overall, this book taught me that trust, respect, and communication are very important when working in a team. These lessons are not only useful for Wikipedia, but also for studying, group projects, and daily life.