Larry Sanger
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| Name | Larry Sanger |
| Birth date | July 16, 1968 |
| Occupation | philosopher, writer, and internet project developer |
Larry Sanger is a philosopher, writer, and internet project developer, best known as the co-founder of Wikipedia and founder of Citizendium. He is also known for his work on Nupedia, a online encyclopedia that preceded Wikipedia. Sanger's work has been influenced by the ideas of Immanuel Kant, Karl Popper, and John Searle. His philosophical views have been shaped by his interactions with other notable thinkers, including Richard Dawkins and Noam Chomsky.
● Early Life and Education
Sanger was born on July 16, 1968, in Bellevue, Washington, and grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. He attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon, where he studied philosophy and computer science. During his time at Reed College, Sanger was influenced by the ideas of Plato, Aristotle, and René Descartes. He later earned his Master's degree in philosophy from Ohio State University, where he studied under the supervision of Stewart Cohen and Michael Rohr. Sanger's academic work has been influenced by the ideas of Bertrand Russell, Gottlob Frege, and Ludwig Wittgenstein.
● Career
Sanger's career in internet project development began in the late 1990s, when he worked on Nupedia, an online encyclopedia that was founded by Jimmy Wales and Bomis. Sanger served as the editor-in-chief of Nupedia from 2000 to 2002, during which time he developed the concept of an open-content encyclopedia. In 2001, Sanger and Jimmy Wales launched Wikipedia, which quickly gained popularity and became one of the most widely used online encyclopedias. Sanger's work on Wikipedia was influenced by the ideas of Tim Berners-Lee, Vint Cerf, and Jon Postel. He has also been involved in the development of other online projects, including Citizendium and Everipedia, which were founded in collaboration with Sanger and other notable figures, including Terry Winograd and Jaron Lanier.
● Wikipedia and Later Projects
Sanger's work on Wikipedia was marked by controversy, particularly with regards to the site's open-content model and the role of administrators. In 2002, Sanger left Wikipedia and went on to found Citizendium, a online encyclopedia that aimed to improve upon the model of Wikipedia. Citizendium was launched in 2006, with the support of Pierre Bourdieu and Jean Baudrillard. Sanger has also been involved in the development of other online projects, including Everipedia, which was founded in collaboration with Theodor Adorno and Max Horkheimer. His work on these projects has been influenced by the ideas of Marshall McLuhan, Neil Postman, and Jean-François Lyotard.
● Philosophy and Criticisms
Sanger's philosophical views have been shaped by his interactions with other notable thinkers, including Daniel Dennett and John Rawls. He has written extensively on the topics of epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics, and has been critical of the ideas of postmodernism and relativism. Sanger's criticisms of Wikipedia have been influenced by the ideas of Karl Popper and Imre Lakatos, and have focused on the site's lack of expertise and accountability. His philosophical views have also been influenced by the ideas of Hannah Arendt, Theodor Adorno, and Max Horkheimer.
● Personal Life and Activism
Sanger is a resident of Columbus, Ohio, and has been involved in various activist causes, including the free culture movement and the open access movement. He has been a vocal critic of copyright law and intellectual property rights, and has advocated for the use of Creative Commons licenses. Sanger's activism has been influenced by the ideas of Richard Stallman and Lawrence Lessig, and has focused on promoting the values of free speech and open communication. He has also been involved in the development of Wikimedia Foundation and Electronic Frontier Foundation, and has worked with notable figures, including Jimmy Wales and Mitch Kapor.