Larry Sanger, co-founder of Wikipedia, has spent his career challenging the way knowledge is created, shared, and controlled. With a PhD in Philosophy and expertise in epistemology, he not only helped build the world’s largest collaborative encyclopedia but also became one of its most outspoken critics—advocating for decentralization and the fight against information monopolies.
As Wikipedia’s philosophical architect, Larry coined its name, wrote its founding documents, and set the guiding principles that fueled its rise. But when he saw the platform shift toward bias and away from its original mission, he took action. He launched Citizendium to promote expert-driven accuracy, joined Everipedia to explore blockchain-based knowledge sharing, and now leads the Knowledge Standards Foundation, pushing for open, decentralized information networks free from corporate and political influence.
At a time when Big Tech dictates what we see and believe, Larry is leading the fight for independent, citizen-controlled knowledge. His vision is clear: the future of information should be free, transparent, and in the hands of the people—not gatekeepers.
