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There's also a media "stamp of approval" effect going on: get cited as an authority once on X by a major publication (CNN, NYT, etc) and you go in everyone's Ro
by patio11 15y ago
There's also a media "stamp of approval" effect going on: get cited as an authority once on X by a major publication (CNN, NYT, etc) and you go in everyone's Rolodex for it.
There is at least one reporter at a well-respected news organization who thinks that "Patrick appeared in the NYT and said 'Japan'" makes me an excellent source for coverage of Japanese politics. (Who is the prime minister right now?)
- Natsu 15y ago> (Who is the prime minister right now?) It's Yoshihiko Noda. Try telling them you learned everything you know about Japanese politics from watching "Reform Without Wasted Draws" (ムダヅモ無き改革) ;)
- mc32 15y agoA difference, to me, is that they don't have as great a pool of people to choose from who are knowledgable about Japan, are connected (and speak English). I think is his case, they do have a good quality pool but feel comfortable with his subject matter knowledge and demeanor.