Submissions:2021/Why Consensus Fails
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:
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.