In the vein of showing gratitude for things that have worked when they under a more selfish interpretation of society probably shouldn’t have is today’s homage to the Wikimedia Foundation. As always I will never claim that projects even with the most pure intent will always work or leave a positive mark either in general or for everyone personally however I can recognise that due to the effort of people trying, showing up, persisting, donating, contributing and through their practice of living making my life better in both big and small ways.
Wikipedia is a joy of a reference source, a collection of collective wisdom to contextualise and stimulate the discovery and propagation of information across society. I am incredibly grateful that I’ve been able to witness and learn from the somewhat anonymous contributions of potentially millions of users.
I hope the project can continue to organise for its own future and those who will outlive me continue to find value and purpose in keeping this institution or institutions like it running. Much love for Wikipedia and the Wikimedia Foundation.
— LostLetterbox