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What does it mean?
Mathematical truths belong to everyone, not individuals.
In plain terms
Math belongs to everyone.
What can you take from it?
Share mathematical knowledge freely.

Where it applies

  • education
  • collaboration
  • publishing

Putting it to work

  • open access
  • sharing credit
  • publication

Questions to consider

  • Who owns knowledge?
  • Why do you own your ideas?

Another view

Modern IP laws often restrict this ideal.

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