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What does it mean?
Sharing knowledge dilutes power.
In plain terms
Giving away knowledge reduces your advantage.
What can you take from it?
Guard valuable information if you seek power.

Where it applies

  • competitive business
  • academic research

Putting it to work

  • protect trade secrets
  • use open‑source strategically

Questions to consider

  • When is sharing knowledge beneficial?
  • Can power be redefined beyond secrecy?

Another view

Collaboration often creates more power than hoarding.

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