Remediation is the constant process of combining and dividing different mediums that creates endless possibilities to express the same original media. According to Bolter and Grusin, this includes both the process of making the media transparent as well as the knowledge of the multi-facets of the medium you are using.
The example of rock music used in the text on page 42 was especially helpful in understanding the paradox. Rock music began with the goal to seem as "authentic" or live as possible. Therefore, they tried make the recording media as transparent as possible. In this effort, rock music began to make the progression to appreciate the art of digital music--despite its "unnatural" sound.
The example that seemed to make the most sense to me was the iPhone. The progression of music and communication media have changed and reformed until they have the capacity to combine these two media, meanwhile acknowledging the divisions each menu and its function on the iPhone.
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