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Larry Sanger
American Internet project developer and philosopher
Larry Sanger is a prominent figure in the world of online knowledge organization and internet technology. As the Principal at Sanger Consulting since January 2020, he offers business and technology advice, drawing from his extensive experience in founding and developing influential online projects.1
Career Highlights
Larry Sanger is best known as the co-founder of Wikipedia, which he helped establish alongside Jimmy Wales in 2001.2 He played a crucial role in shaping Wikipedia's early development, coining its name and drafting many of its initial guidelines, including the "Neutral point of view" and "Ignore all rules" policies.2
Educational Background
Sanger holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Ohio State University, which he obtained in 2000.2 This academic background in philosophy, particularly in epistemology, early modern philosophy, and ethics, informs his approach to organizing knowledge online.1
Notable Projects
Throughout his career, Sanger has been involved in numerous online encyclopedia and knowledge organization projects:
- Wikipedia and Nupedia: Co-founder and chief organizer (2000-2002)1
- Citizendium: Founder and Editor-in-Chief (2006-2010)1
- WatchKnowLearn: Co-founder and Executive Director (2008-2010)1
- Everipedia: Chief Information Officer (2017-2019)1
Current Roles
As of 2024, Larry Sanger holds two primary positions:
- Principal at Sanger Consulting: Offering business and technology advice to companies and projects.1
- Executive Director of the Knowledge Standards Foundation: Leading a non-profit organization focused on developing technical standards for the free exchange of encyclopedic information.1
Larry Sanger continues to be an influential voice in the realm of online knowledge organization, described by some as a "fundamental player in the history of the modern internet".1
Highlights
For those who didn't see it: Diddy is "as bad as Epstein," according to an officer who saw the "sex rooms" and "hidden cameras."
May justice be done swiftly and without any special treatment for the wealthy, famous, and powerful. Amen.
Where does voodoo (vodou) come from? Does this involve animal sacrifices? Are small animals (like dogs and cats) consumed in voodoo? What percentage of Haitians practice voodoo? How likely is it that a community of 20,000 Haitian migrants (they're "economic refugees") would include practitioners? Would Haitian voodoo practitioners be likely to eat their own dogs or cats? How widespread could would pet abduction be expected to be in such a place?
