Let every sluice of knowledge be opened and set a-flowing.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- All knowledge should be released and allowed to flow freely.
- In plain terms
- Open the channels of knowledge.
- What can you take from it?
- Remove barriers to information sharing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What information is most blocked in your community?
- How can we balance openness with accuracy?
Another view
Unrestricted flow can also spread misinformation.
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