‘We’re humans — brilliant and a mess’: Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales on trust and optimism
Nature News • 1/12/2026 – 1/14/2026
Summary
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales discusses themes of trust and optimism, emphasizing the complexity of human nature by stating, "We’re humans — brilliant and a mess."
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