Ikwipedia:Motivations for Ikwipedia

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Ikwipedia was created with a hypothesis-based philosophy that explores the notion that being counter to the mainstream narrative may negatively affect whether a viewpoint is included in mainstream publishers like Wikipedia. This hypothesis, while currently unproven and possibly unverifiable, seems to be supported by accounts of individuals, such as scientists and historians and other investigators, who have allegedly faced retaliation for their counter-mainstream theories as well as whistleblowers or leakers involved in the alleged narrative-suppression and/or retaliation "systems".

The hypothesis posits the reality of such a bias, that, in some people's perception, leads to a systematic disincentive to the inclusion of certain viewpoints and theories. If true, this disincentive may grow in proportion to the deviation from mainstream thought, resulting in the underrepresentation of minority perspectives. Presenting a more holistic view of the available information, therefore, logically requires counterbalancing this bias by amplifying certain narratives, testimonies, and theories that diverge from mainstream narratives or are aligned with those that do. This should provide a more comprehensive understanding of claims and worldviews that are not well-represented and/or perhaps inadvertently or deliberately misrepresented in mainstream discourse.