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“It's not plagiarism in the digital age -- it's repurposing.” quote by Kenneth Goldsmith
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“It's not plagiarism in the digital age -- it's repurposing.”

Kenneth Goldsmith

About This Quote

Source Essay: "The Art of Reuse" by Kenneth Goldsmith, 2010

In the digital era, copying becomes creative repurposing, not theft.

In simple terms: Copying is creative reuse.

Key Takeaway

Embrace remix culture responsibly.

Themes

creativity digital culture authorship

Mood

critical inquisitive

Type

analytical contemporary

When to use this quote

  • social media
  • advertising
  • education
  • artistic practice

Key Concepts

postmodernism intellectual property

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are ethical limits of digital remix?
  • How does intent affect perception of plagiarism?
A Different Perspective

Repurposing can blur lines of originality and attribution.

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