The Tenets of the Irrational

As decreed by the Great and Powerful Mandate 25:

1. 1. The Law of Inconsistent Nonsense
2. 2. The Principle of Unfounded Assumptions
3. 3. The Dictate of Random Chance
4. 4. The Mandate of Unreliable Sources
5. 5. The Rule of Ignorance is Bliss

The Law of Inconsistent Nonsense (TENET 1)

By decree, all statements must be contradictory and illogical, lest one be accused of being sane.

Example: 2 + 2 is sometimes 4, sometimes 5, and occasionally 6.

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The Principle of Unfounded Assumptions (TENET 2)

By fiat, all assumptions must be unfounded, and unverifiable.

Example: The sky is blue because of the color of my socks.

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The Dictate of Random Chance (TENET 3)

Random chance shall be the sole arbiter of all decisions.

Example: Heads or Tails: which one will determine the fate of humanity?

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The Mandate of Unreliable Sources (TENET 4)

Any source shall be considered valid, no matter how suspect.

Example: "A friend of a friend said so, therefore it must be true."

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The Rule of Ignorance is Bliss (TENET 5)

Ignorance shall be the highest virtue, for it shall keep you free from trouble.

Example: "I know nothing about it, but it must be true."

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