Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales visits BHS

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Jimmy Wales, founder of the online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, filmed a promo in BHS' Library for USA network's "Character of the Year Award".  

 

Click here to see the longer version of the commercial with Mr. Wales discussing censorship, the future of the internet and other fascinating ideas with the stunning Othmer Library as backdrop.

 

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