I have not published or distributed what I believe is my best work and journalism research. I have a great deal of original material that would be very well-suited for a Master's thesis or for course materials directly related to any "Interactive Multimedia & Entrepreneurship" faculty positions. Let me stress that this is original research and philosophy that has yet to be published anywhere else on the web by anybody else, ever.
The reason I have not published or distributed what I feel is my best work is because I have been plagiarized numerous times without citation, often times from people in academia. I have become somewhat disheartened by a seemingly thankless industry that has also made me somewhat cynical. I am also not in a position to afford being able to publish my best material for free.
As a "futurist" I have demonstrated a strong tendency to write original theories, philosophy, and predictions years in advance of them coming true or being legitimized through hindsight. I understand this frightens and intimidates many people, but I feel I have demonstrated my abilities to the point that the professional journalism industry needs to provide me with a legitimate forum to conduct funded research as well as publish my findings. I believe I have more than demonstrated my abilities to potentially help rebuild and restructure the journalism industry successfully given the chance, and that any continued dismissal of my work would represent a great disservice to the journalism industry - perhaps even a disservice to America.
If that requires deleting certain things I have written online in the past then I am more than willing to do so in exchange for a fellowship or a well-paying instruction position. I understand that some of my writing might be considered rather coarse to some, but when you are forced to the margins by those high up then it tends to have certain effects on your psychology. In any case, much of my seemingly anti journalism-establishment rhetoric has indeed been thoroughly legitimized in hindsight.
1.28.2009
Petition for a U.S. Secretary of the Arts
Quincy Jones has started a petition to ask President Obama to appoint a Secretary of the Arts.
While many other countries have had Ministers of Art or Culture for centuries,
the United States has never created such a position.
Please take a moment to sign this important petition
and then pass it on to your friends and colleagues:
http://petitiononline.com/esnyc/
Signature 210808, Patrick S. Yen says:
"Many artists are especially being hit hard by the current economic recession.
The ingenuity and creativity of many American artists can be harnessed for the public good
if strategically fostered and supported by the government."
(PS: I would love a job in the U.S. Department of the Arts!)
While many other countries have had Ministers of Art or Culture for centuries,
the United States has never created such a position.
Please take a moment to sign this important petition
and then pass it on to your friends and colleagues:
http://petitiononline.com/esnyc/
Signature 210808, Patrick S. Yen says:
"Many artists are especially being hit hard by the current economic recession.
The ingenuity and creativity of many American artists can be harnessed for the public good
if strategically fostered and supported by the government."
(PS: I would love a job in the U.S. Department of the Arts!)
1.25.2009
Short Films By Patrick Yen
I've recently updated my portfolio of short film productions
but it doesn't showcase any of my longform work
and it hardly showcases any of my newer stuff:
Patrickyen.com/films/
I've also left out most of my abstract, experimental, and comedy pieces
for marketing reasons.
Thanks. Also, resume here.
but it doesn't showcase any of my longform work
and it hardly showcases any of my newer stuff:
Patrickyen.com/films/
I've also left out most of my abstract, experimental, and comedy pieces
for marketing reasons.
Thanks. Also, resume here.
1.24.2009
Unpaid Internships Are A Scam & Why Paid Interns Are Better Than Unpaid Interns
From the comments section of "The Biggest Scam In Photography"
by Rob Haggart..
***
Patrick Yen wrote:
January 23rd, 2009 at 12:22 pm
An even bigger scam is unpaid internships. You may get scammed out of a couple hundred dollars for a B.S. photo contest, but that sure as hell beats being exploited for thousands of dollars and months of your valuable time.
---
A Photo Editor Reply:
January 23rd, 2009 at 7:19 pm
@Patrick Yen,
We had unpaid editorial interns at one magazine and paid at another. Maybe it had more to do with the quality of the publication but the unpaid interns were horrible.
---
Patrick Yen Reply:
January 24th, 2009 at 2:03 am
@A Photo Editor,
Numerous reasons for this.
1) Most people aren’t motivated to work as hard when they aren’t getting paid for their labor.
2) Employers tend to be more selective with paid internships because they want a better return on their investment. Also, more people want paid internships than unpaid internships so employers get to choose from a larger, more competitive pool of applicants when hiring for paid interns, resulting in a higher probability of hiring better workers.
3) Only about 10-15% of the wealthiest can afford unpaid internships, so the whole practice of offering unpaid internships automatically locks out at least 85% of potential applicants, in which case the best are not chosen but simply the wealthiest.
4) The wealthiest have not had to work as hard throughout their lifetimes. The poor have, and tend to make better workers because of it - especially ones who have had to serve food or alcohol. They naturally tend to develop better social/communication/people skills that the privileged have not had to develop as a means to ensure their survival.
So yeah, unpaid interns aren’t as good as paid interns.
---
jimmyD Reply:
January 24th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
@Patrick Yen, I used to be partnered in a small video post-production facility. We had two Avid Media Composers and a few linear editing systems. This was back in the mid-90s thru early 00s, before everyone and their mothers were able to afford a Final Cut Pro system.
We had prospective interns lined up at the door. They were falling all over themselves to get quality time on an Avid. A few of those we selected worked full-time hours, without pay, as long as we provided a fair amount of that time for them to spend on the systems and that we, my partner and I, also spent some of our time training them, mentoring them, and sharing what we knew. (Training, sharing knowledge, and mentoring should always be part of the deal… if it ain’t go intern elsewhere.)
Without exception, each of those interns went on to land great jobs in the motion picture industry– First, as paid Assistant Editors and, later, as Editors.
Each of them credit their internships as being one of the most important avenues to their chosen careers.
---
Patrick Yen Reply:
January 24th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
@jimmyD,
You said:
“Without exception, each of those interns went on to land great jobs in the motion picture industry– First, as paid Assistant Editors and, later, as Editors.
Each of them credit their internships as being one of the most important avenues to their chosen careers.”
Would you be willing to provide me with their names? I would like to contact each and every one of them to verify your claim that each and every one of them landed great jobs without exception and that each credit their unpaid internships as being one of the most important avenues in their careers.
It seems more logical to me, that while they may cite their internships as significant educational experiences, many of them were probably pretty upset about working for free, and many probably felt taken advantage of.
While I’d like to believe you, jimmyD with no last name or website to link to - or with your specific company listed, I think you’re exaggerating and/or blowing smoke up my ass.
I myself learned on a Media100 system during high school before Final Cut got big, but not because I worked as an unpaid intern somewhere - rather because I had a job that paid actual money and afforded me similar opportunities.
by Rob Haggart..
***
Patrick Yen wrote:
January 23rd, 2009 at 12:22 pm
An even bigger scam is unpaid internships. You may get scammed out of a couple hundred dollars for a B.S. photo contest, but that sure as hell beats being exploited for thousands of dollars and months of your valuable time.
---
A Photo Editor Reply:
January 23rd, 2009 at 7:19 pm
@Patrick Yen,
We had unpaid editorial interns at one magazine and paid at another. Maybe it had more to do with the quality of the publication but the unpaid interns were horrible.
---
Patrick Yen Reply:
January 24th, 2009 at 2:03 am
@A Photo Editor,
Numerous reasons for this.
1) Most people aren’t motivated to work as hard when they aren’t getting paid for their labor.
2) Employers tend to be more selective with paid internships because they want a better return on their investment. Also, more people want paid internships than unpaid internships so employers get to choose from a larger, more competitive pool of applicants when hiring for paid interns, resulting in a higher probability of hiring better workers.
3) Only about 10-15% of the wealthiest can afford unpaid internships, so the whole practice of offering unpaid internships automatically locks out at least 85% of potential applicants, in which case the best are not chosen but simply the wealthiest.
4) The wealthiest have not had to work as hard throughout their lifetimes. The poor have, and tend to make better workers because of it - especially ones who have had to serve food or alcohol. They naturally tend to develop better social/communication/people skills that the privileged have not had to develop as a means to ensure their survival.
So yeah, unpaid interns aren’t as good as paid interns.
---
jimmyD Reply:
January 24th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
@Patrick Yen, I used to be partnered in a small video post-production facility. We had two Avid Media Composers and a few linear editing systems. This was back in the mid-90s thru early 00s, before everyone and their mothers were able to afford a Final Cut Pro system.
We had prospective interns lined up at the door. They were falling all over themselves to get quality time on an Avid. A few of those we selected worked full-time hours, without pay, as long as we provided a fair amount of that time for them to spend on the systems and that we, my partner and I, also spent some of our time training them, mentoring them, and sharing what we knew. (Training, sharing knowledge, and mentoring should always be part of the deal… if it ain’t go intern elsewhere.)
Without exception, each of those interns went on to land great jobs in the motion picture industry– First, as paid Assistant Editors and, later, as Editors.
Each of them credit their internships as being one of the most important avenues to their chosen careers.
---
Patrick Yen Reply:
January 24th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
@jimmyD,
You said:
“Without exception, each of those interns went on to land great jobs in the motion picture industry– First, as paid Assistant Editors and, later, as Editors.
Each of them credit their internships as being one of the most important avenues to their chosen careers.”
Would you be willing to provide me with their names? I would like to contact each and every one of them to verify your claim that each and every one of them landed great jobs without exception and that each credit their unpaid internships as being one of the most important avenues in their careers.
It seems more logical to me, that while they may cite their internships as significant educational experiences, many of them were probably pretty upset about working for free, and many probably felt taken advantage of.
While I’d like to believe you, jimmyD with no last name or website to link to - or with your specific company listed, I think you’re exaggerating and/or blowing smoke up my ass.
I myself learned on a Media100 system during high school before Final Cut got big, but not because I worked as an unpaid intern somewhere - rather because I had a job that paid actual money and afforded me similar opportunities.
1.17.2009
Memo: Pro Journalism Ethics Are Changing Completely
From "Journalism ethics 2.0: As the Internet changes the market, some conventions must change as well"
by Robert Niles, from the Knight Digital Media Center OJR (posted: 2009-01-16)..
"The old rule: You can't cover something in which you are personally involved.
The new rule: Tell your readers how you are involved and how that's shaped your reporting."
"The old rule: You must present all sides of a story, being fair to each.
The new rule: Report the truth and debunk the lies."
***
Clearly, the world is a better place because of Robert Niles! =)
by Robert Niles, from the Knight Digital Media Center OJR (posted: 2009-01-16)..
"The old rule: You can't cover something in which you are personally involved.
The new rule: Tell your readers how you are involved and how that's shaped your reporting."
"The old rule: You must present all sides of a story, being fair to each.
The new rule: Report the truth and debunk the lies."
***
Clearly, the world is a better place because of Robert Niles! =)
1.14.2009
Jon Stewart on the Gaza Conflict
Mayor Bloomberg: If you're in your apartment and some emotionally disturbed person is banging on the door screaming, "I'm gonna come through this door and kill you," do you want us to respond with one police officer, which is proportional, or with all the resources at our command?
Jon Stewart: I guess it depends if I force that guy to live in my hallway,
and make him go through checkpoints every time he needs to take a shit.
1.10.2009
Fighting Fire With Fire
You can only fight fire with fire for so long
before you end up burning down the whole fucking world.
before you end up burning down the whole fucking world.
Is What the Meaning of Life?
What is the "Meaning of Life," and
what is the role of government?
Is the 'Meaning of Life' to make others happy;
of governments to spread joy?
If this is true, then what is to be said
of those who perpetuate misery?
Are their lives without meaning?
what is the role of government?
Is the 'Meaning of Life' to make others happy;
of governments to spread joy?
If this is true, then what is to be said
of those who perpetuate misery?
Are their lives without meaning?
1.08.2009
What Obama's Upcoming Inauguration Means To Me
To me this inauguration means the very rebirth of America,
like a phoenix rising from the ashes - reborn and renewed.
It represents the triumph of knowledge over ignorance,
generosity over greed, peace over war, love over hate.
I feel it demonstrates the power of America - and indeed of humanity
to learn from our mistakes, and to transcend our limitations by working together.
It demonstrates the ability of individuals from diverse backgrounds - who do not always agree
to be able to work together for the greater good, and for a better tomorrow.
It represents the fulfillment of Martin Luther King's dream
as well as the dreams of those who have fought for peace and justice - all throughout the world.
It could even be said to represent the transformation of our very consciousness;
a giant leap for mankind.
As a "mixed" American myself
who is from a multicultural background
and has always had more of a "global" perspective,
the inauguration of Barack Obama carries even stronger meaning for me..
That those who are mixed are no longer marginalized for their multiculturalism,
but that heterogeneous societies can work, and that democracy can function.
like a phoenix rising from the ashes - reborn and renewed.
It represents the triumph of knowledge over ignorance,
generosity over greed, peace over war, love over hate.
I feel it demonstrates the power of America - and indeed of humanity
to learn from our mistakes, and to transcend our limitations by working together.
It demonstrates the ability of individuals from diverse backgrounds - who do not always agree
to be able to work together for the greater good, and for a better tomorrow.
It represents the fulfillment of Martin Luther King's dream
as well as the dreams of those who have fought for peace and justice - all throughout the world.
It could even be said to represent the transformation of our very consciousness;
a giant leap for mankind.
As a "mixed" American myself
who is from a multicultural background
and has always had more of a "global" perspective,
the inauguration of Barack Obama carries even stronger meaning for me..
That those who are mixed are no longer marginalized for their multiculturalism,
but that heterogeneous societies can work, and that democracy can function.
1.06.2009
Why America Needs To Rebuild Palestine
After WWII, America helped rebuild Germany's and Japan's economies.
Germany and Japan, as a result, are now two of America's greatest allies
and enjoy two of the strongest economies in the world.
The reason we rebuilt Germany and Japan
was because of the lessons learned from WWI and the American Civil War.
You see, during the Civil War, the North waged total war on the South.
Civilians were killed, towns were burned down, railroads destroyed, economy shattered.
The North never rebuilt the South's economy, and as a subsequent result,
Southerners started scapegoating blacks and other minorities for their hardships.
After WWI, we didn't rebuild Germany's economy, and as a subsequent result,
people started scapegoating Jews and other minorities for their hardships.
By the end of WWII, social scientists were smart enough to realize
that rebuilding Germany's and Japan's economies was essential
to prevent these long-term problems from manifesting.
Now, I ask you, who has rebuilt Palestine?
What long-term pattern do you see emerging if nobody rebuilds Palestine,
based solely upon the lessons of history - lessons that are not disputed?
I doubt Israel will do anything to rebuild Palestine.
Who funds Israel's military operations? America. American tax dollars.
Which means that the responsibility to rebuild Palestine falls upon America.
This is our mess, we made it, and now we have to clean it up.
We need to provide Palestine with US military protection, from Israel - but only in exchange for the demilitarization of Hamas.
When Germany and Japan were rebuilt after WWII, they were not allowed to have offensive militaries,
though they were allowed to have defensive militaries.
We need to rebuild Palestine's infrastructure - modernize sanitation, sewage, and electrical systems, et cetera.
We need to provide Palestinians with full-ride scholarships to study at Universities all across America
in much the same way that Native Americans are entitled to a free college education in America.
We also need to provide free medical care for Palestinians, at least for the short term,
as well as provide top-notch psychiatric help - especially for the children.
We must also provide many of the children in particular with hearing aids
as well as provide other necessary prosthesis to those who have been injured through conflict.
The right thing to do is to grant Palestinians with political refugee status
so that they may come live in America if they so choose, as well as provide them with free government housing if necessary.
Germany and Japan, as a result, are now two of America's greatest allies
and enjoy two of the strongest economies in the world.
The reason we rebuilt Germany and Japan
was because of the lessons learned from WWI and the American Civil War.
You see, during the Civil War, the North waged total war on the South.
Civilians were killed, towns were burned down, railroads destroyed, economy shattered.
The North never rebuilt the South's economy, and as a subsequent result,
Southerners started scapegoating blacks and other minorities for their hardships.
After WWI, we didn't rebuild Germany's economy, and as a subsequent result,
people started scapegoating Jews and other minorities for their hardships.
By the end of WWII, social scientists were smart enough to realize
that rebuilding Germany's and Japan's economies was essential
to prevent these long-term problems from manifesting.
Now, I ask you, who has rebuilt Palestine?
What long-term pattern do you see emerging if nobody rebuilds Palestine,
based solely upon the lessons of history - lessons that are not disputed?
I doubt Israel will do anything to rebuild Palestine.
Who funds Israel's military operations? America. American tax dollars.
Which means that the responsibility to rebuild Palestine falls upon America.
This is our mess, we made it, and now we have to clean it up.
We need to provide Palestine with US military protection, from Israel - but only in exchange for the demilitarization of Hamas.
When Germany and Japan were rebuilt after WWII, they were not allowed to have offensive militaries,
though they were allowed to have defensive militaries.
We need to rebuild Palestine's infrastructure - modernize sanitation, sewage, and electrical systems, et cetera.
We need to provide Palestinians with full-ride scholarships to study at Universities all across America
in much the same way that Native Americans are entitled to a free college education in America.
We also need to provide free medical care for Palestinians, at least for the short term,
as well as provide top-notch psychiatric help - especially for the children.
We must also provide many of the children in particular with hearing aids
as well as provide other necessary prosthesis to those who have been injured through conflict.
The right thing to do is to grant Palestinians with political refugee status
so that they may come live in America if they so choose, as well as provide them with free government housing if necessary.
FakeMustaches.org Redux
So I've relaunched FakeMustaches.org
as a randomized moustache diptych picture generator.
Clicking on either of the two images
will randomly reload two different images from a pool of about 788 images.
I calculate that there are about 620,944 possible diptych combinations.
An archived version of the original FakeMustaches.org minisite
may be viewed here.
Moreover, the original "Web Publishing Final Report" from early May 2006
that I wrote for my "Web Publishing" class at WKU
may be viewed here.
Thanks.
as a randomized moustache diptych picture generator.
Clicking on either of the two images
will randomly reload two different images from a pool of about 788 images.
I calculate that there are about 620,944 possible diptych combinations.
An archived version of the original FakeMustaches.org minisite
may be viewed here.
Moreover, the original "Web Publishing Final Report" from early May 2006
that I wrote for my "Web Publishing" class at WKU
may be viewed here.
Thanks.
1.02.2009
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