A manifesto is a public declaration of intentions, opinions, objectives, or motives, especially one issued by a government, ruler, or, most commonly, a political, social, or artistic movement.
Here are the key characteristics that define a manifesto:
1. Public Declaration: It is meant to be read, shared, and debated by the broadest possible audience.
2. Statement of Purpose: It clearly and forcefully states the beliefs and philosophy of the group or movement.
3. Diagnosis of the Present: It identifies a fundamental problem or crisis within the existing order
4. Prescription for the Future: It lays out a definitive plan of action or set of solutions.
5. Call to Action: It aims to inspire followers, recruit members, and galvanize public opinion toward making the proposed vision a reality. In short, a qqqmanifesto is a foundational document that doesn't just describe the world, it actively attempts to change the world by defining a new vision and qqqrallying people around it.
Our Occupy 2.0 document functions as a political and social manifesto because it not only diagnoses the system as structurally rigged but prescribes a revolutionary Third Way solution to achieve a Structural Meritocracy.