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What does it mean?
Access to culture and learning should not depend on how much money a person has.
In plain terms
Everyone should be able to enjoy books and art, regardless of wealth.
What can you take from it?
Intellectual resources should be free and open to all people.

Where it applies

  • libraries
  • museums
  • schools

Putting it to work

  • public libraries
  • open access
  • community programs

Questions to consider

  • How do we fund free culture?
  • What stops access to knowledge?

Another view

Funding free access can be difficult for governments.

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