OneAct Manifesto
Manifesto for Social Harmony and Problem Solving
Introduction
In a world rife with challenges, our mission is to foster harmony and address both minor and major issues. We believe that by promoting a more harmonious global community, many of these problems can be significantly alleviated.
Core Principles
1. Harmony as a Catalyst for Change
- Striving for global harmony is crucial.
2. Advocacy Rooted in Knowledge and Logic
- Commit to understanding the complexities of each issue before advocating for any action. Emotions fuel us, but logic should guide us.
- Recognize the importance of local contexts, especially in sensitive areas like women's rights in the Middle East. Empower local communities to play proactive roles and celebrate their independence.
3. Engaging in Civil Discourse
- Foster conversations with those holding different viewpoints to broaden understanding and perspectives.
4. Focused Energy
- Channel your efforts into a few selected issues that resonate with you, rather than attempting to tackle every problem simultaneously.
5. Active Participation
- After identifying a problem, engage actively in seeking solutions. Your involvement is crucial – every individual has the power to make a difference
6. The Power of Action
- Embrace action as a key to global healing. We are not meant to be passive but to take proactive steps towards change.
7. Celebrating Gradual Change
- Acknowledge and appreciate small, gradual steps towards improvement. In complex situations, we support incremental change over radical overhauls.
8. Recognizing Everyday Heroes
- Celebrate the contributions of teachers, healthcare workers, sanitation staff, bus drivers, and others who keep our world functioning.
9. Living Up to Convictions
- Understand that convenience and conviction often don't align. Be prepared to step out of your comfort zone to uphold your beliefs.
Hierarchy of Action and Change
- Action Spectrum: Multiple Actions > Complete Action > Partial Action > No Action
- Solution Spectrum: Multiple Solutions > Single Solution > No Solution
- Problem-Solving Scale: Systematic Change > Long-Term Fix > Short-Term Fix > No Fix
- Problem Significance: Genuine Problems > Superficial Problems > Non-issues
Final Thoughts
- Systems need continuous improvement.
- Prioritize prevention and maintenance to combat systemic entropy.
- Favor incremental progress over sweeping changes.
- Embrace nuanced understanding rather than black-and-white thinking.
Our manifesto is a call to action, urging individuals and communities to engage proactively in creating a more harmonious, understanding, and problem-solving oriented world.