Gabfest Reads | The Seven Rules of Trust

Political Gabfest

Slate Podcasts

News, Politics, Government

4.4 • 8.5K Ratings

🗓️ 20 December 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

David Plotz talks with Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales about his new book The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last. They discuss how Wikipedia’s culture of assuming good faith and shared purpose became a model for building trustworthy digital communities — and what lessons that holds for companies, social media, and politics today. Wales reflects on how to maintain trust in polarized times, the challenges of AI-generated information, and why genuine civility still matters online. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Nina Porzucki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Think about cheese.
0:02.0	Make your thoughts cheesier.
0:04.2	Now add 100% chicken breast fillet,
0:06.3	Chipotle sauce and Amadea cheese melt.
0:08.3	And it's giving the new cheesy chicken stack at McDonald's.
0:12.0	Did we mention it's cheesy?
0:13.9	Cheese.
0:15.8	Availments at the 4th of Jan, 2026 from 11am.
0:18.1	Price and participation may vary.
0:19.2	Subjects availability.
0:20.2	There's a reason we re-watch Home Alone every year.
0:23.5	Merry Christmas, you filthy animal.
0:25.7	It's because the best stories stay with you.
0:28.6	And Disney Plus is where you'll find your next great story.
0:32.5	Whether it's fantastic four first steps.
0:35.1	We will protect you.
0:36.2	High power drama, all's fair.
0:38.2	Tell us your story.
0:39.1	Or brand new Percy Jackson.
0:40.9	That is just the beginning.
0:42.5	A lifetime of great stories awaits on Disney Plus.
0:46.5	Now streaming 18 plus.
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