Study Reveals Three Distinct Wikipedia Browsing Styles

New research identifies 'busybody,' 'hunter,' and 'dancer' as primary curiosity-driven patterns among global Wikipedia users.

Researchers analyzed the browsing habits of nearly 500,000 Wikipedia users across 50 countries to identify curiosity styles.
The study confirmed the existence of three main browsing types: busybody, hunter, and the newly recognized dancer.
Busybodies tend to explore diverse topics like culture and art, while hunters focus on specific areas such as science and technology.
Dancers exhibit creative leaps between disparate topics, connecting different knowledge domains innovatively.
Geographical and cultural factors influence browsing styles, with more expansive exploration noted in regions with higher equality.