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wikipedia -- mainstream media sighting   05.08.2006, 7:10 AM

posted by bob stein

In his op-ed piece today, NY Times columnist, Paul Krugman, quotes from the Wikipedia to define conspiracy theory:

A conspiracy theory, says Wikipedia, "attempts to explain the cause of an event as a secret, and often deceptive, plot by a covert alliance."

This is the first time I've seen the Wikipedia used as an authoritative reference in the Times or any other major media outlet.

Posted by bob stein on May 8, 2006 7:10 AM
tags: authority, journalism, krugman, media, newyorktimes, wikipedia

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