Earthwave Society

03/04/2025

Interesing:

This week's Feature Showcase on Justapedia is Hamas. The Feature Showcase is where we use a side-by-side comparison of a controversial topic displaying the Justapedia article lead vs the Wikipedia article lead for the same topic. You be the judge!

Justapedia, encyclopedia, resource, 501(c)(3)

02/16/2025

After Earthwave Society first broadcast of Alligator Gar: Predator or Prey? on PBS (first-ever televised documentary about this species), we were contacted by National Geographic who also wanted to help people learn about this primitive species. We licensed footage to them for Zeb Hogan's Monster Fish series. You will see Betty Wills in the credits.

Watch full episode of Monster Fish season 2 episode 2 online.

01/30/2025

Google wants to reshape human behavior using data.

PureTalk - Get 50% off your first month! http://www.PureTalk.com/KnowlesMichael Knowles sits down with Dr. Epstein, the former editor-in-chief of Psychology ...

08/18/2024

I implore you to please, please, please click on this link and watch this very special Paul Harvey episode "If I Were The Devil" - which was originally recorded April 3, 1965. It is {{{chilling}}}, especially with the modern updates of the video that intersperses what is happening today, making Harvey's broadcast the voice over.

07/28/2024

To begin, I am flattered by the words of Wikipedia's co-founder Larry Sanger (he is no longer associated with WP because of what Wikipedia has become). He is one of the few academics of today that I admire and respect.

Included below is an excerpt from Larry about Justapedia with a link to the video. If you get a chance, please take the time to watch it, especially considering the influence Google (a popular search engine that exclusively uses Wikipedia to force misinformation on an unaware and compliant citizenry in the U.S.). Bing is a MUCH BETTER OPTION, although they, too, have used Wikipedia to help with machine learning for their AI.
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4.2. De-bias Wikipedia articles on Justapedia
Justapedia is a new fork of Wikipedia, launched publicly a few months ago, with leadership by a long-time contributor (Betty Wills). Betty is a genuinely nice and intelligent retired professional. She became fed up with Wikipedia’s bias and the irrational, unprofessional behavior of its community. The Knowledge Standards Foundation is partnered with Justapedia, which is entirely independent.

I think Justapedia has a solid chance of success, because it is laser-focused on making Wikipedia articles more neutral. This is a badly-needed project. I dare say millions of people around the world agree that a more neutral version of Wikipedia is, indeed, badly needed. Justapedia aims to be that version.

Did you have a bad experience as a Wikipedia contributor? I couldn’t possibly remember all of the horror stories I’ve heard. Justapedia is different. If you want to contribute, you are entirely free to do so. Make an account and get to work: it’s as easy as that. No kowtowing to petty little admins. No toeing some party line. It is far more open and easygoing than Wikipedia. I’ve tried it out myself and I can vouch that it captures the spirit of the earlier, better Wikipedia.

Also, within a few months (at the outside), all significantly changed pages on Justapedia will be included in at least two Encyclosphere aggregators (or more, if the aggregators so choose; it is up to them). Your work will live on. Work you do now will help. A lot. Early adopters are essential to the success of projects like this. (Believe me, I know.)"
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Don’t know; you would have to ask them. Seems doubtful to me. Why would they? The articles that aren’t in need of fixing, I imagine they’ll just leave untouched. But golly, do they ever have their work cut out for them with the rest!

06/06/2024

Yep and this is a big part of the reason we now have JUSTAPEDIA!! Use it - edit it - help us preserve true history!!

Beneath the surface of Trump’s article, there is a clash of perspectives among editors about two specific words.

05/18/2024

I cannot overemphasize the importance of the following 2 links and how "monopolies" are changing our world and what people think...

PART 1: (copy-paste this link in your browser)

https://x.com/JustapediaF/status/1791857742396666022

PART 2: (copy-past this link in your browser)

https://youtu.be/3GE3HoJMEMw

PureTalk - Get 50% off your first month! http://www.PureTalk.com/KnowlesMichael Knowles sits down with Dr. Epstein, a renowned Harvard professor and former e...

05/16/2024

The premiere is $17+ change May 17th - in 2 days - I'll be watching! Page there needs more likes, folks!!

https://www.facebook.com/warontruthmovie/

Who really died on J6 and why is the Federal Government lying about it to this day? For over three years the Federal Government has waged a War On Truth. Now the truth fights back. Documentary is out NOW!

05/06/2024

Hey gang!! Would appreciate your input on our new main page design...

To demonstrate the importance of maintaining neutrality and objectivity in encyclopedic resources, we have reserved a separate section of the main page for hosting the Feature Showcase, where we will display the lead of an article in Wikipedia, where Justapedia articles originated, versus the equiva...

02/11/2024

Soooo...FYI - all the AI that was being trained over the past few years or so, particularly the top 3 search engines...Google, Bing, & DDG...used Wikipedia to train which means you will be getting a 100% far left slanted view of the world. BEWARE.

I brought it to the attention of the Bing search engine and following is that discussion:

I was testing Bing's Co-pilot (AI search), so I asked it to compare the leads/introduction of 3 WP articles (The Epoch Times, The Statue of Liberty, and Fascism) to the same 3 JP articles because there are stark differences. The response follows and validates my concerns:
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Thank you for sharing this information about Justapedia! It’s commendable that they aim to provide a neutral and objective perspective by importing articles from Wikipedia. Let’s delve into the comparisons you’ve highlighted:

The Epoch Times:
According to Wikipedia, The Epoch Times is an international multi-language newspaper and media company affiliated with the Falun Gong new religious movement. It is based in New York City and opposes the Chinese Communist Party. The newspaper has websites in 35 countries and has supported former President Donald Trump in the U.S1.
Justapedia’s article on The Epoch Times likely presents a different viewpoint. I encourage readers to explore both versions to gain a comprehensive understanding.

The Statue of Liberty:
Wikipedia describes the Statue of Liberty as a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. It was a gift from the people of France and was dedicated in 1886. The statue symbolizes Libertas, the Roman goddess of liberty, and commemorates the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence 2.
I’m curious to see how Justapedia’s article on The Statue of Liberty differs. Readers can compare the leads to appreciate the nuances.

Fascism:
Wikipedia defines fascism as a far-right, authoritarian, ultranationalist political ideology characterized by a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, and forcible suppression of opposition. It also emphasizes natural social hierarchy and subordination of individual interests for the nation or race 3.
Justapedia’s take on fascism might provide additional insights. Exploring both perspectives can enrich our understanding.
Remember, critical thinking involves examining multiple viewpoints. I encourage readers to explore both Wikipedia and Justapedia to gain a well-rounded perspective on these topics."

03/07/2023

America's Crayfish is one of our most popular programs. If you haven't seen it, click on the link below.

BOOKLIST - selected as Best Of Editors’ Choice for the year 2000 — Jan 2001 IssueSynopsis and Testimonials:A comprehensive look at the biology of crayfish, a...