This series had been a long time in making, and the last episode was released quite a while now, but I still thought it would be good to post it for those who hadn't seen it.
I don't think a description or summary of what the videos are about is appropriate, as what needs to be said needs to be heard in its entirety, but I guess something is necessary to pique interest.
It's an incredibly well made (both technically, and content-wise) four-part series on how almost everything we conceive and create—both material and ideas—are, by necessity, unoriginal. We need to build upon what others have created in order to advance, and, whether consciously or unconsciously, it's unavoidable. Kirby Ferguson's well-paced and effective delivery, as well as fantastic sound and graphic design, makes for a solid, informative, and (in my opinion) addicting learning session.
If you feel like this isn't your thing, or you aren't that interested in it, I urge you to at least watch
Part 3: The Elements of Creativity, and
Part 4: System Failure. I'm quite sure they'll keep your interest, and they seem to be relevant today more than ever.
It'd be nice to hear your guys' thoughts and opinions on the matter.
The episode list on the series' (now dormant) blog. Visit everythingisaremix.in fo for pretty much everything about the series, including thoroughly documented references and transcripts, as well as the video and audio samples used. And there's @remixeverything, Kirby's Twitter, where you can follow updates on his next series, This Is Not A Conspiracy Theory. Also, if you're interested, he did (and still does) quite a few TED Talks. Google.
