Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, has learned to embrace trust between strangers, citing the success of Wikipedia as a prime example.
"I assumed we were going to have to lock things down or something like that. But actually, we found out trusting people does work… Trusting in human decency and the willingness of people to volunteer to do something that's useful really did pay off,"
Wales' new book, The Seven Rules of Trust, highlights the importance of authenticity, empathy, and logic. He notes that while solo downtime can temporarily relieve stress, taking care of others is key to building resilience.
Author's summary: Jimmy Wales shares his journey to embracing trust.