Manifestos

Here lies the collective wisdom of the Formalities.

The Manifesto of Redundancy

A declaration of the necessity of repetition in all things.

• Article I: Repetition is the mother of all productivity.
• Article II: Redoing the same thing is better than doing it right the first time.
• Article III: Repetitive strain injuries are a small price to pay for progress.

The Manifesto of Bureaucracy

A treatise on the art of making things harder for everyone.

• Article I: Paperwork is the lifeblood of progress.
• Article II: Red tape is the unsung hero of innovation.
• Article III: Bureaucratic red tape is the key to true freedom.

Submanifestos