This writing piece by Lankshear and Knobel explores the concept of remix in popular culture. I agree with Lawrence Lessig who said that remix is a "necessary condition for cultural sustainability, development, enrichment, and well-being"(Lankshear and Knobel, 97).
I see the idea of remixing as a digital form of collaging. One can mix things that's previously there to become something else. This transformative action can also challenge and relate to the idea of history (what's before the transformation).
Read Only culture is also interesting because it's similar to the old form of viewing art. Traditionally, only a selected group of people get to see art in museums. The emphasis is on the seeing part rather than being able to participate and make a change in the art work.
In contrast, remixing is so much more convenient than traditional art making. Artists can showcase their creativity to global citizens. In addition, online forums can be a professional development resource where people can provide feedback, share skills, create tutorials, and exchange knowledge.
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I agree, remixing may be more convenient than traditional art making. But when taken seriously, there might be differences in quality on either side.
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