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What does it mean?
Shaw contrasts material vs. idea exchange; ideas multiply when shared.
In plain terms
Sharing ideas gives both people more.
What can you take from it?
Share ideas freely.

Where it applies

  • education
  • innovation
  • teamwork

Putting it to work

  • brainstorming
  • open collaboration

Questions to consider

  • What stops idea sharing?
  • How do ideas grow?

Another view

It assumes ideas don’t lose value when shared.

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