Undercurrent

So Search Wikia in alpha version is up. Jimmy Wales is right in pointing out this: “I think it is unhealthy for the citizens of the world that so much of our information is controlled by such a small number of players, behind closed doors.” But will a transparent search engine work, is it possible? Will it be good enough? Exciting times ahead. Meanwhile, there will be tests and opinions. Techcrunch says it’s horrible. Interestingly, Wales replies in the comments, and defends himself well.

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