This is only dangerous if one supposes that the Cartographer’s map is irrevocably damaged by hiding it with the bard’s illusions. To the extent that one can select an appropriate mask, wear it for a while, and remove it to be none the worse for wear—what is the harm?
In fact, given the potential uses in optimizing the cartographer’s interpersonal communication skills, there’s an argument to be made that learning some ofthe secrets of the Bardic Conspiracy ought to be de rigeur for the aspiring cartographer.
“In fact, given the potential uses in optimizing the cartographer’s interpersonal communication skills, there’s an argument to be made that learning some of the secrets of the Bardic Conspiracy ought to be de rigeur for the aspiring cartographer.”
I agree with this. There may be some dangers from knowingly rehearsing false beliefs but there are also dangers from not being able to do so effectively. To me, it seems there is strong evidence that interpersonal skills increase with ‘acting’-like abilities and only weak evidence that acting, etc. involve significant distortion of belief system.
This is only dangerous if one supposes that the Cartographer’s map is irrevocably damaged by hiding it with the bard’s illusions. To the extent that one can select an appropriate mask, wear it for a while, and remove it to be none the worse for wear—what is the harm?
In fact, given the potential uses in optimizing the cartographer’s interpersonal communication skills, there’s an argument to be made that learning some of the secrets of the Bardic Conspiracy ought to be de rigeur for the aspiring cartographer.
“In fact, given the potential uses in optimizing the cartographer’s interpersonal communication skills, there’s an argument to be made that learning some of the secrets of the Bardic Conspiracy ought to be de rigeur for the aspiring cartographer.”
I agree with this. There may be some dangers from knowingly rehearsing false beliefs but there are also dangers from not being able to do so effectively. To me, it seems there is strong evidence that interpersonal skills increase with ‘acting’-like abilities and only weak evidence that acting, etc. involve significant distortion of belief system.