History had been man's effort to accomodate himself to what he could not do. Amereican history in the 20th century would, more than ever before, test man's ability to accomodate himself to all the new things he could do.
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Knowledge is not simply another commodity. On the contrary. Knowledge is never used up. It increases by diffusion and grows by dispersion.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Knowledge expands when shared, rather than being depleted.
Daniel J. Boorstin's quote emphasizes that knowledge is unique in its nature; it is not a finite resource that diminishes when used. Instead, knowledge multiplies through sharing and communication, suggesting that the more it is spread among people, the more it grows and benefits society as a whole.
Themes
KnowledgeSharingEducationGrowthDiffusion
In practice
Example use cases
In a seminar on technology and innovation, this quote can be used to emphasize the importance of sharing information among peers.
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