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Writing is an art form in which a person forms a synthesized sequence of words used to parallel emotions, sounds, songs, images and ideas. It draws from a persons ability to project cranial images from the stimulation and recognition of different words. Essentially, the writing process has more to do with the reader than the writer, for the writer's ability to depict a certain idea is greatly dependent on the readers ability to capture the authors message in an effective way. Writers often impose an idea on the reader through their writing that comes from the authors individual approach on life; such an approach can come from experiences the author has had, or simply intellectual conjecture as seen in philosophical writings.
The term remix relates to the reinterpretation of an idea/methods/song/product to make something else that is reminiscent of the original, yet holds its own integrity. Remixes are a result of hundreds of years of innovation from the most unlikely places; such ideas, methods, songs, and products can come from a range of "minds" from animals to even plants. Everyday, humans are taking something that has already existed, and creating a "hybrid" that is an improved version of the original. This idea, that everything is a product of something else, is reminiscent of John Locke's blank slate theory: that every person is born with nothing in their brains, and everything they know or learn over time into adulthood, comes from things that are learned through the people and the world around them; therefore, from the moment a person is born, nothing they know, or think of, is original.
There is a connection between writing and originality through the obvious clause of plagiarism, writers run the risk of producing works that are similar to something that was already created. It is inevitable, however, to create something that has never once been thought of-realistically. Therefore, it is of great importance for writers to be as original as possible in their work.
Through this course, I hope to acquire more clarity through my writing as well as a greater level of organization; also being able to switch back in forth from writing topics so that I have a wide range of experience to aid me in my track to law school. I expect to have my writing critiqued as harshly as possible so that I may improve my ability to clearly transfer my ideas into words with the most grace and sophistication as I can manage.
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