Wikiverse: Wikipedia's Universe Of Articles

    • Dheeraj.Jangra@timesgroup.com
    • Publish Date: Aug 18 2016 6:52PM
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    • Updated Date: Aug 18 2016 8:05PM
Wikiverse: Wikipedia's Universe Of Articles

The experience of browsing is akin to exploring a universe of knowledge.  

Since its launch in 2001, Wikipedia has become the largest and most popular encyclopedia on the internet, containing over 40 million articles in over 250 languages. There's nothing more convenient than Wikipedia if you're looking for some quick information.  But this newly launched website — Wikiverse —that visualizes Wikipedia as a universe could make the whole experience of browsing a lot more fun. The Wikiverse (http://wikiverse.io/) is grouped into clusters, which are made up of stars; these stars represent articles, and if you click on individual specks, you can open up an article.  Wikiverse make you feel like a spaceship on a quest to explore the vast expanse of universe i.e. knowledge. 

Wikiverse also shows just how much information Wikipedia holds —navigating from one point to another is akin to hopping galaxies at the speed of light. The vastness of information gives you a head rush. 

Though navigating Wikiverse is certainly not easy. It takes a considerable amount of time to get acquainted with the site. Conceptually, though, we love the Wikiverse and would like others to take a cue from it. When the information is presented with an artistry touch, the experience gets a lot richer.  
 

Wikipedia is not always reliable 

As its own disclaimer states, information on Wikipedia is contributed by anyone who wants to post material, not necessarily by an expert. The user might be reading information that is outdated or misleading. Experts also say that over dependent on Wikipedia could deter students from genuine academic writing.  There are numerous examples of political leaders and powerful figures vetting articles that are not favourable to them. 

 
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