# Openness | | **Openness** is an overarching concept or philosophy that is characterized by an emphasis on transparency and collaboration. That is, openness refers to "accessibility of knowledge, technology and other resources; the transparency of action; the permeability of organisational structures; and the inclusiveness of participation". Openness can be said to be the opposite of closedness, central authority and secrecy. | |-|-| | | wikipedia:: [Openness](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Openness) |