Creativity

In the article The New Math of Mashups, from the New Yorker Magazine, the author of the article says "One of the thrills of the mashup is identifying two well-known artists unwittingly complementing each other’s strengths and limitations".  The author is describing how individuals are able to strip different songs and combine different elements of each song, using digital software, and often create something even more enjoyable to listen to than the original two songs.  In the example mention in the article, an individual combines Madonna's voice with the addition of the Sex Pistols' guitars.  

 New media is able to foster creativity because it allows people to become more innovative as ever and continuously expanding imaginations.  Because of new media, people now have to the access to make their imaginations into reality.  People are able to access new information and tools.

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