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People wanted me to do a CD-ROM of 'Hitchhiker's,' and I…

“People wanted me to do a CD-ROM of 'Hitchhiker's,' and I thought, 'No, no.' I didn't want to just sort of reverse-engineer yet another thing from a book I'd already written. I think that the digital media are interesting enough in their own right to be worth originating something in.” quote by Douglas Adams
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“People wanted me to do a CD-ROM of 'Hitchhiker's,' and I thought, 'No, no.' I didn't want to just sort of reverse-engineer yet another thing from a book I'd already written. I think that the digital media are interesting enough in their own right to be worth originating something in.”

Douglas Adams

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Advocates creating new digital works rather than rehashing existing content; originality in media matters.

In simple terms: Create new digital media, don’t just copy books.

Key Takeaway

Innovate in the digital realm.

Themes

originality media innovation creative integrity

Mood

enthusiastic forward‑looking

Type

creative inspirational

When to use this quote

  • software development
  • publishing
  • educational tools
  • entertainment platforms

Key Concepts

digital storytelling intellectual property

Questions to Reflect On

  • What digital medium excites you most?
  • How can you ensure originality in a saturated market?
A Different Perspective

Digital projects can be costly and risky.

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