Smithson wanted his money to be given to the United States to start an organization in Washington designed to increase and spread knowledge.

VOA: special.2010.10.22

The prize rewards significant contributions to the development, knowledge and spread of Arab culture by means of artistic, intellectual or promotional outreach aimed at enhancing intercultural dialogue and understanding.

UNESCO: Prizes and Patronage

The book, pamphlet and newspaper have spread knowledge (and nonsense), transforming economies, politics and religion.

ECONOMIST: Millennium issue: COMMUNICATION

The point would be to spread knowledge and let all investors and potential investors see exactly what the auditor found.

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