This is an introduction to Wikipedia's unique, vastly complex, and fascinating network of decision-making processes. It aims to survey the topic, rather than diving in-depth into any one type of decision. It was prepared as a 30-45 minute presentation, for an audience primarily of professors interested in using Wikipedia as a teaching tool; the second--to-last slide outlines an optional exercise, which should take approximately 60 minutes.

1. Governance & decision-making on Wikipedia consensus, transparency, meritocracy, impermanence