In December 1778, he proposed the plan "for the more general diffusion of knowledge".

1778年12月，他提出了“更普遍传播知识”的计划。

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This diffusion of knowledge accelerated dramatically in recent decades.

近几十年来，知识的传播速度大大加快。

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Because the world keeps learning, the diffusion of knowledge happens faster.

正因世界不断地学习，知识散布得更快。

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The government here is very smart, and if they see that you are the best in class, they will be delighted to see you set up shop in China because they know that it will help the diffusion of knowledge into the country.

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