Submissions:2021/Why Consensus Fails

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This submission has been accepted for WikiConference North America 2021.



Title:

Why Consensus Fails

Theme:

Depth & Breadth for Newer Editors

Type of session:

Presentation

Abstract:

Wikipedia NPOV editing is based upon consensus on how the policies and guidelines should be followed. Sometimes the process fails: either because the prejudice of the general community, or the local bias of a small dominant group of editors in an area. Recent examples will be presented in areas dealing with politics and science

Academic Peer Review option:

No

Author name:

David Goodman

E-mail address:

dgoodmanny@gmail.com

Wikimedia username:

DGG

Affiliated organization(s):

Estimated time:

30-45 minutes

Special requests:

Have you presented on this topic previously? If yes, where/when?:

no

If your submission is not accepted, would you be open to presenting your topic in another part of the program? (e.g. lightning talk or unconference session)

unconference if necessary.