Commodity Quote by Daniel J. Boorstin
“Knowledge is not simply another commodity. On the contrary. Knowledge is never used up. It increases by diffusion and grows by dispersion.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events, 1961
Knowledge expands when shared; it isn’t depleted by use but grows through spreading.
In simple terms: Sharing knowledge makes it increase.
Share to amplify knowledge.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- online courses
- team brainstorming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure shared knowledge stays accurate?
- What mechanisms protect knowledge from distortion?
Excessive sharing can dilute quality.