Not a neologism but a contradiction in terms.Andre said:New Neologisms:
Wikiality, n.; Wikipedia + Reality = truth based on consensus rather than fact, aka truthiness.
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http://www.wikiality.com/Main_Page
Andre said:Therefore the correct word is truthiness, the perceived truth. Word of the year 2006
Perhaps that the real message of the site is a bit more subtle than it seems? Are we in a transit from a real world with truths and untruths to a cyber world where the majority or whoever wants to speak up and the computer models define the truth; truthiness?
"Wikiality the Truthiness Encyclopedia" is a satirical term coined by American comedian Stephen Colbert to mock the concept of Wikipedia, a crowdsourced online encyclopedia. It plays on the words "wikis" and "reality" to suggest that information on the site may not always be truthful or accurate.
No, "Wikiality the Truthiness Encyclopedia" is not a reliable source of information. As a satirical term, it is meant to highlight the potential for bias and misinformation on crowdsourced platforms like Wikipedia. It is always important to fact check and verify information from multiple sources.
"Wikiality the Truthiness Encyclopedia" does not directly affect the credibility of Wikipedia. However, it does bring attention to the need for accuracy and objectivity in the content on Wikipedia, as well as the potential for manipulation of information on crowdsourced platforms.
While "Wikiality the Truthiness Encyclopedia" is primarily used as a satirical term, it does highlight the role of humor and sarcasm in bringing attention to important issues, such as the reliability of information on the internet. It also encourages critical thinking and fact checking when consuming information online.
While both "Wikiality the Truthiness Encyclopedia" and Wikipedia are online encyclopedias, they have different purposes and approaches. "Wikiality the Truthiness Encyclopedia" is a satirical term, while Wikipedia strives to provide neutral, factual information. It is important to always check the reliability and sources of information when using either platform.