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An introduction to Carteation Techniques and

Degrees

Abstract: This paper describes the very useful techniques of

carteation. Several people use this technique in their jobs orstudies without detailed knowledge. Along this work we will

define carteation, describe the mental process behind it,

present a classification in 4 degrees and give examples of

famous carteators to inspire the readers.

Keywords: carteation techniques, acochambration, carteation

degrees.

1. IntroductionCarteation can be defined as trying to convince

people on any subject when you are as ignorant as

them. You can also carteate when you are even

more ignorant than the people around you, but than

you need more advanced techniques. The term was

created as a reference to the act of playing card,

probably because of the figure of the joker (figure

1). Because it involves technical, communicative

and interpersonal skills, carteation is really an art. It

takes years of practice to master all the secrets. An

interesting alternative definition is given by Mouro

et al.: Carteation is the process of on-the-fly

generation of terms, explanations or any other

desired information about any specific subject.

Mouro highlights that the combination of this

technique with the similar, but different capacity

called acochambration, allows the creation of

reports, documents and presentations in general

about any subject without the need for extensive

research or analysis. He also highlights the link

between the carteation capacity and the work as a

consultant.

Figure 1: the joker and other common card figures th

inspired carteation.

Research and Development is a field whe

carteation finds very broad application. The reason

that nobody really knows what they are talking abou

so the talent to carteate can make an ordinary perso

became an authority. This paper resumes the ma

techniques and presents the degrees of carteation,

it tries to investigate the unique characteristics of th

art. A lot of researchers dedicate their time

develop skills as carteators, because once you learn

you can convince people and make a gooimpression on any subject, from nanotechnology

natural history, from artificial intelligence

impressionism.

2. The Carteation ProcessCarteation begins with a subject that you are al

ignorant about. Note that if you know something, yo

dont need to carteate. The process follows with t

cycle inspiration, memory and creativity. This cycprocess has to be performed in a few secon

(remember, the artist has to generate information o

the fly). Carteators than need to show they ha

assertiveness. A good explanation of wh

assertiveness means is the carteation axiom

doesnt really matter what you say, but how you s

it. Carteation is what comes next in the process. T


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artist starts talking as an expert, using references

and examples fluently, without demonstrating his

efforts to create everything he is saying. This is

when the magic happens. The last step is public

recognition as a good source or information. Figure

2 shows the process.

Figure 2: the carteation process.

3. Carteation Techniques

The first general carteation technique consists ontalking to stupid people to convince them. Some

traditional carteators consider that convincing

ignorant and stupid people is easy and should not be

confounded with the real art. Anyway, this is how

most of the good carteators started their careers, and

deserves to be present as a technique in this paper.

Note that a stupid audience may be a good starting

point for a carteator, but will not present him the

real challenges to become a master. The second

great technique is making some very simple

research just before you are going to meet people.

For example, go to wikipedia before lunch, read an

article on something nobody knows and bring up

that subject while you eat. People will find it

difficult to argument with you and, even you being

very ignorant on the subject, you will leave the table

with some recognition. The technique consists in

loading very specific information on your short-

term memory and then using creativity a

assertiveness to convince people that you know th

with a lot of details. Google and wikipedia a

excellent sources of carteation material.

4. Carteation DegreesThere are four degrees associated to the carteatio

capacity of a person:

Kicker: the person that only carteates eventual

and the audience is pretty sure that he

carteating. His carteation capabilities are limit

to a few subjects that he feels confident abou

This degree is where most of the R&D enginee

live their whole lives. The kicker does not crea

the opportunities to carteate, and is not very sma

in identifying an opportunity to do so during h

day.

Carteator: The person with good skills

carteate, being able to deceive the ones who don

know him or are not familiar with the subje

Consultants in general are at this degre

Needless to say, this is a very desirab

characteristic of someone working on R&

Many kickers can get to this degree wi

dedication and observation of the masters. T

next degrees, however, require a lot of talen

They are for just a few.

Croupier: a renowned carteator, who carteat

with frequency and ability to delude many peop

about any subject, to the point of carteating abothe melody and the lyrics of a song he has nev

heard in his life. A good example is Rocha, G.C

who became famous for his good talks duri

lunch time and, more recently, his great theory

the conscientious systems. Another example of

croupier that deceives people around the world

Hobbs, G.

Gambit: the supreme master. A carteatio

virtuose. An automatic reports generato

Genetically unable to repeat the sentence I don

know. The gambit is able to convince you anything, on any subject, and you can swear he

right. Its the illumination state, the carteato

Nirvana. The best living example is Magalhes,

A few facts about the life of this impressive m

who still lives in Brazil can be seen in figure

He was two times world champion in France.

SubjectInspiration

Memory

Creativity

Assertiveness

Carteation

Recognition


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Figure 3: Magalhaes, C., an inspiration for all of us.

5. ConclusionsThis paper presented the main concepts about the

art of carteation, some good basic techniques and

the four degrees that differentiate between child and

men. Most people will live their lives as simple

kickers. A few will develop to eventual carteators.Some with talent and dedication may be recognized

as croupiers, and only a few illuminated human

beings will turn into gambits. But dont let this fact

disencourage you. The important thing is that you

realize how carteation techniques can make your

life better in studies and work.

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