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Kirby Ferguson's theory of creativity goes hand-in-hand with some of the concepts presented in Goldsmith's Uncreative Writing. Ferguson argues that copying is one of the key elements in creativity. Hunter S. Thompson, for example, retyped A Farewell to Arms and The Great Gatsby.

A really cool website that documents color trends in 'the world's most fashionable cities.' Perhaps we can use patterns for color/theme ideas as creative fodder for our sites (even if an American city is not featured here).

This is another plagiarism-themed article that complicates notions of ownership and creativity. This article recaps how Apple and Samsung have been locked in a bitter struggle over tablet designs.

Highly influential article about the essentially plagiaristic nature of all culture production, an article that itself is composed entirely of "borrowed texts." An excellent short and direct argument for uncreative writing.

I don't have much experience with video games (I still rock out with Sonic on my Sega Genesis), but this could be a gateway game for me. I love the concept of adapting and crossing lines of genres and mediums, but it's interesting to note some of the dramatic differences and losses that must take place in translation. In this example there are some real game changers (I'm not sorry for the pun) involving plot and narrative. It's as if Dante has suddenly been inspired by Mario and must save the princess from the castle. I wonder what the equivalent of Yoshi would look like in the 7th ring of Hell...

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