... while in theory digital technology entails the flawless replication of data, its actual use in contemporary society is characterized by the loss of data, degradation, and noise; the noise which is even stronger than that of traditional photography.
Lev ManovichIt has become a clichรฉ to announce that 'we live in a remix culture'... What was referred to in post-modern times as quoting, appropriation, and pastiche no longer needs any special name. Now this is simlpy the basic logic of cultural production.
Lev ManovichOnce we came to accept the photographic image as reality, the way to its future simulation was open.
Lev ManovichThe digital image annihilates photography while solidifying, glorifying and immortalizing the photographic.
Lev Manovich