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Daniel J. Boorstin

Knowledge is not simply another commodity. On the contrary. Knowledge is never used up. It increases by diffusion and grows by dispersion.

Daniel J. Boorstin

Knowledge

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Knowledge differs from physical goods because it does not get depleted when shared. Instead, it expands and becomes more valuable as more people learn and spread it.

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