On January 15, 2001, Wikipedia officially launched online, giving users a new platform to learn from.

While the site's credibility and reliability were questioned in the early days, it is now well-regarded as a globally trusted source of facts.

Wikipedia founder and internet entrepreneur, Jimmy Wales, has revealed the platform taught him a lot about trust and information in the digital age - and he's turned his findings into a new book The Seven Rules of Trust.

"I think's worked because of a lot of different reasons. And I think one of the main reasons is because we have a purpose, we have a very simple purpose, which is a free, neutral, high quality encyclopaedia." 

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On January 15, 2001, Wikipedia officially launched online, giving users a new platform to learn from.
While the site's credibility and reliability were questioned in the early days, it is now well-regarded as a globally trusted source of facts.
Wikipedia founder and internet entrepreneur, Jimmy Wales, has revealed the platform taught him a lot about trust and information in the digital age - and he's turned his findings into a new book&nbsp;The Seven Rules of Trust.
"I think's worked because of a lot of different reasons. And I think one of the main reasons is because we have a purpose, we have a very simple purpose, which is a free, neutral, high quality encyclopaedia."&nbsp;
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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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Jimmy Wales: Wikipedia founder on the site turning 25 and what that means for technology

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