Original Works

"Original works" is an outdated term that is better used to describe the creation of works (or products) from an early era. Instead of trying to define this term we may be better served in creating a new word or phrase that better describes how we use/reuse/mix/remix exisiting content. It has to be a blend or Lamb's concept of remixing and creativity--are there really any more original works anymore than there are original thoughts. What is this new "thing" then that we create from already existing works going to be called.