By sharing ideas, they grow and thrive. Since the 1800s, we have increased living standards as a result of the accumulation of collective knowledge.

As more people gain an understanding of a bicycle, for instance, they will find new ways to use it and develop new technology based on it. 

• Our ability to share ideas more efficiently raises the bar for all of humanity.
• Often, we do not realize how good our ideas are until they are shared.