Such ignorance certainly does not include Master Spiller. He also turned to the path of an astrologer because he couldn't see clearly the path of a magician. However, if he can reach the extreme on this path, he is not an ignorant fool. Along the way, I have seen all kinds of life and experienced the vicissitudes of life. How could Lin's sweet words mislead this old man so easily.
In fact, ever since the forum began to flourish, he has felt a sense of worry in his heart. Not to himself, but to astrologers as a group. But there are some words that are difficult to say out loud due to his status, and he can only watch things unfold slowly. Especially after a student put his predicted calendar on the forum and opened a paid discussion area, this worry became more obvious.
Generally speaking, at his age and status, it would not be his turn to take action in a quarrel like this. But after hearing the content, he still came to visit this formidable junior under the leadership of his students. Many things were started by him, so Spiller wanted to hear for himself what this man had to say.
However, today he heard such instigation. Is this true? Or does even this person not know what he has done and what impact it will have? That mood has escalated into anxiety. Master Spiller seemed to be asking someone or himself: "Is this really a good thing for astrologers?"
A very strange question, and the subject is equally strange. Lin thought for a while and then realized that maybe this old man was a sensible person.
Since you are an understanding person, you should understand people and not speak secretly. Lin corrected his attitude, retracted the idea of a group of young people, and said: "For astrologers, it is disadvantageous in the short term, but in the long term, it is not necessarily the case. It just depends on whether they can adapt. Adapt to this. adapt to the times and adapt to the latest technology.”
When he saw the man sitting in front of him, not only his eyes changed, but his expression also became serious. Why wouldn't Spiller not want to hear the other person say something? He also said sternly: "Can you please tell me your opinion? Even if it is unfavorable, it is not necessarily the case."
"Master, please don't be so polite. I also need your help with some things, so I will definitely explain it to you. Before I talk, I want to confirm the current situation of the astrologers. That is to predict the strange weather for the next week. In this case, astrologers whose main task is to collect fees from people who rely on their predictions. This includes farmers, nobles, royal families, the military, etc., so that’s right.”
"Yes." Master Spiller nodded.
"It can be said that astrologers are very important to any society where Homo sapiens live together, but they do not require too many. And this number depends on how wide the spread of an astrologer's information can be. In the past, relying on In the era of word-of-mouth, astrologers were as respected professions as priests. For stable predictions, that was not bad; if it was to predict catastrophic weather, no matter the scale or the form of the disaster. And as long as If you can know the situation in advance, you will have the possibility to avoid danger, which is related to the safety of life and property."
"That's right. But when they enter the city, the gentlemen want to hear opinions from many sides and will not blindly believe what one person says. Therefore, astrologers who stay in the city don't get much respect. It’s more of a troublesome competition. In this kind of competition, no one can really stand firm.” Master Spiller added.
"But you did it, Master." Lin Shun complimented. But seeing the master's expression unchanged, it was better not to continue flattering him, lest he slap the horse's legs. He continued: "But the first thing that changed this situation was the emergence of the forum. Master, you put your prediction results on the forum. Then you charge fees to allow others to join the discussion with permission settings. Zoning to get your climate predictions.──”
Looking at the panicked expressions of several young people, Lin ignored it and continued: "─Although the forum has regulations prohibiting buying and selling, this method seems to violate the regulations, but it doesn't seem to violate it. In this regard, just Don’t delve too much into it. On the one hand, I am also a member; on the other hand, Master Spiller’s reputation and credibility are unquestionable.”
I hear the creators of the forum do not intend to pursue such behavior. The young man who took it upon himself to come up with this idea and put it into practice said proudly: "Of course, my teacher can be said to be the best astrologer in Xijia District... no, he should be the best astrologer in the Lost World. "
"Well, originally I was still thinking why such a good astrologer would destroy astrologers. But today it seems that there is no doubt about the master's excellence. Such behavior is the responsibility of the people around you. Yes."
For such remarks, the old man just smiled helplessly and shook his head, but several young people shouted angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about? You are the only one who will destroy the knowledge that astrologers rely on to make a living."
"When you put the master's predictions on the forum, have you ever thought that all the people who can use the forum will trust their own villages or small towns if they can get the master's predictions? The astrologer you worship?"
"This..." Several young people were speechless for a moment. Even Master Spiller finally understood what he had been uneasy about for a long time. The influence of the forum has long since sounded the death knell for the profession of astrologers. No matter whether the man in front of me has put forward the theory that the calendar has rules.
"So, what do you think would be better if I removed my discussion section on the forum?" Master Spiller asked.
Lin shook his head and said: "New technology will promote social progress and reform, which is irreversible. Even if you close that one today, master, it will be established in your name to provide a discussion area for the climate of the next week. But as long as it is profitable, other astrologers will do such things to expand their scope of influence. If he chooses to use a low price, he can get the next week's information in exchange for more people choosing what he provides. Message, what will it be like? Join my discussion forum and get a piece of information for only i Danba, but as long as there are xbar people, it is also equal to l kilo. Who among you can earn l kilo in a week? Okay Well, let’s not discuss whether this method is smart or not, and whether we can make more money than we do now. If the person who does this is a liar, who is responsible? Who is responsible for the wrong information? Who is responsible for the wrong information? Are you responsible for the damage caused?"
He asked three questions in a row, leaving everyone speechless. Lin didn't wait for them to think about changing the focus and implicating himself, and said first: "At the beginning, I didn't want any trading behavior on the forum, just because I couldn't control anything that happened on the communication tool I built. Criminal behavior is responsible. And the easiest thing to do is to cheat. So whether it is the registration screen or the first page I see every time I open the forum, I have marked three prohibitions. The first one is Transactions involving money. But this is only prohibited, but there are no means of prevention or punishment. Simply put, even if there are scammers cheating on the forum, there is nothing I can do. I can only say negatively that I have It’s forbidden to do this. If you still get deceived because of greed, it shouldn’t be my fault.”
Several young people looked at each other and hesitantly said: "There is no such person now."
“If we don’t have it now, does that mean we won’t have it in the future?”
Master Spiller, who was also worried about such alarmism, couldn't help but ask: "Do you have a good solution to this?"
"Of course there is, and it's very simple. But when it comes to simplicity, only you, the master, can do it." Lin said with a relaxed look, something that these people had never thought of. "Master, please compile a perpetual calendar seriously. Oh, of course, saying ten thousand years may be an exaggeration, but accurately predicting the weather in the next ten or twenty years is not for people who attach great importance to this information. There is a basis for reference. Even if there are liars, they will not give too outrageous results."
Realizing that this matter seemed to be heading towards an inevitable situation, Master Spiller smiled bitterly for an unknown number of times and said, "Then what do you tell other astrologers to do?"
"Although it is possible to compile a calendar that predicts the future, it is still a little different in every place. Different places will have different changes. Those who live near the mountains and those who live by the sea are all slightly different. Discrepancies. To correct these subtle differences, you can only rely on local astrologers."
"But this still doesn't solve the problem of astrologers no longer need so many people, especially if there is that book." Master Spiller asked the question to the point.
"Yes, that's right. As the saying goes, the road will never change, and the road will never change. Since the general trend is inevitable and it is difficult to avoid it, the best way is to find another way to make a living."
"This kind of thing is not that simple. Are astrologers required to do hard work? They are still like reckless men who only know how to rush forward with their heads down on the battlefield."
Showing that devilishly seductive smile again, Lin apologized and first ordered Halumi who was standing aside to get something, and then said: "The difference between astrologers and magicians lies in their magic talent. , the ability to perceive and accumulate power. In fact, my two apprentices and I are even worse, and we don’t even have the chance to become magic apprentices. But... I want to ask you first, the master knows that a while ago, the great sage The record of the tower."
Despite the sudden change of conversation, Spiller said a few polite words, "Although I did not participate in the war, I was still concerned about that war. The Tower of the Great Sage resisted the invasion of the Abyss, and even defeated a demon king. Such achievements are enough to go down in history."
"Yes. So in that war, did the human coalition take the greatest credit? Or was it a certain genius magician? Or -" Lin took the book handed over by Halumi and spread it out among the guests. In front of him, "——a carefully designed magic program."
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