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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.