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democratization of knowledge
The democratization of knowledge is the acquisition and spread of knowledge amongst the common people, not just privileged elites such as clergy and academics. There are both positive and negative societal aspects to it, which are particularly worth considering in light of the advent of the digital age. Libraries, and public libraries in particular, play a key role in the democratization of knowledge, as they provide open access of unbiased information to the masses.
==History==
The printing press was one of the early steps towards the democratization of knowledge.
Another small example of this during the Industrial Revolution was the creation of libraries for miners in some Scottish villages in the 18th century.〔For example, in Leadhills in 1741 and in Wanlockhead in 1756. 〕
Wikipedia is rapidly turning into a real-time reference tool in which public entries can be updated by anyone at any time. This phenomenon—a product of the digital age—has greatly contributed to the democratization of knowledge in the post-modern era. At the same time, it has raised a number of valid criticisms in this regard (see Reliability of Wikipedia page). For instance, one could draw a distinction between the mere spread of information and the spread of ''accurate'' or ''credible'' information. Wikipedia may thus be a more reliable source of information in certain spheres, but not necessarily in others.
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