Jun 1
THE MANIFESTO OF MANIFESTO
THE ANTI-NEWS MANIFESTO
1. We are at a critical point in natural, human, and animal existence.
2. MANIFESTO assumes that at this stage in culture, the only way to affect change is via the people.
3. MANIFESTO’s subject matter is focused on people with solutions.
4. Television Is a powerful medium with untapped potential. The potential to motivate us, to show us mirror images of ourselves, and to support our goals and dreams.
Our ultimate goal is to tap that potential. To communicate, entertain, challenge (yes, c-h-a-l-l-e-n-g-e) and interact with our audience rather than to just “blah” all over them.
5. Manifesto believes that there is a truth about ourselves, the people, that the media is not telling us. We’re a lot more ALIKE than they want us to believe.
The tenets of dramatic storytelling have led the networks in this direction: They want us to believe that we’re strikingly different. That we should be afraid of each other. This is how they build great conflict.
We believe it’s time for some accurate representations of everyday folks on television. Television to motivate, not to sedate.
6. There is a telescoping effect happening on our planet. Globally, things are happening at a faster rate than before. This applies to science, nature, communication, and almost every discipline that we interact with. We do not know the full ramifications of this now. We may not for several years. But, we must not sit back and await the storm. Proactivity is essential.
7. We want to change television. We want television to be your friend. We are hereby instituting a new genre of television. The ‘anti-news’.
8. We want the other networks to follow our lead by programming an “anti-news” format/genre show.
Venice, California, January 30, 2006
Scott Ryan
(an extended version with notes/theory will be released shortly)
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DiscussMay 22
Show Update
The story continues. That’s something you can always count on. The show will go on, regardless.
There’s good news and there’s, uh…good news.
We’ve got new network interest from a couple of channels for MANIFESTO. We’re prepping a few meetings at the moment.
We’ll put up some short behind the scenes clips from the show shortly.
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DiscussMay 16
New Photos and More Press!!!
Tons of new show photos are up on the Manifesto Myspace profile.
And…
MANIFESTO will be featured in the new book “Vision Boards: The Secret to An Extraordinary Life” by Joyce Schwarz!
Some show Trailers and many site updates to come shortly!
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DiscussMay 10
Manifesto Graffiti Wall Video
This is a compacted version of the Manifesto Graffiti Wall Video on the home page. Check it out, embed it, scare your grandma with it, share it with yer friendz. Graffiti Video.
Check out this video: Manifesto Graffiti Wall
Add to My Profile | More Videos
We’ll be posting the whole intro as well as the Manifesto Trailer in the next week!
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DiscussMay 8
Welcome our new co-Host Amber Arbucci!
Amazing news! We’ve just welcomed Amber Arbucci onboard Manifesto as our new Host!! She and Scott will be working together to cover all the ‘Manifesto’ adventures for you.
Amber has done a lot of work over the years on behalf of animals. She’s an inspiration to the entire Manifesto team.
We shot our first segment with her last week at Paws for Effect!
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DiscussApr 18
MANIFESTO: Earth Day
MANIFESTO: Earth Day
It’s here already! Earth Day ‘08! For Los angelenos, this is the best place to get info about events in your community: www.earthdayla.org
For Earth Day events across the rest of this great green land visit: www.earthday.net
MANIFESTO
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DiscussApr 18
Roll the Presses
Apr 17
Stanford Net Neutrality Hearings NOW!!
If you’re up there, GO! Make your comments on net neutrality. The public comment session just started!!!
Details:
WHAT: Public Hearing on the Future of the Internet
WHEN: Thursday, April 17
TIME: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University
(471 Lagunita Drive, Palo Alto, CA) Map It!
For directions and travel information, visit:
http://www.savetheinternet.com/=stanford_travel
FCC Public Hearing Agenda
12:00 p.m. - Welcome/Opening Remarks
12:45 p.m. - Panel 1: Network Management and Consumer Expectations
3:00 p.m. - Panel 2: Consumer Access to Emerging Internet Technologies and Applications
4:30 p.m. - Public Comment
6:30 p.m. - Closing Remarks
7:00 p.m. - AdjournmentCourtesy of www. savetheinternet.com
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DiscussApr 1
How to Write Your Manifesto
A lot of folks have been asking us, “How do I get one?”
Let us explain our method. First we’ll cover the basic Manifesto formula. Then we’ll cover how to write a manifesto.
It’s pretty simple. It goes like this:
1. Decide What you Want.
2. Formulate a Plan.
3. Throw caution to the wind and do it.
1. DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT
Write a list of all the things in the world that matter to you. Don’t focus completely on altruistic deeds. Be honest with yourself. Write it all down. You want to base jump off the Eiffel Tower? Write it down. Like making sausages? Gross! But write it down. You’ll thank yourself later.
Take that list. Look at it. Consider it.
Walk away from the list.
Give it a couple of weeks. Think about it, but don’t stress, let your brain do the creative work on its own.
The theory - and it’s been proven repeatedly - is that when you think about what you want, you will discover it.
Think about what you are Great at. That thing which you love to do and were born to do. Michael Levine reminded me of this today: when you do something which you lose all track of time during - maybe it’s gardening or maybe it’s tractor pulls - this may not be your Manifesto, but it’s likely that you love this ‘thing’ and that this thing that you love is ultimately connected to your Manifesto.
In essence, find what you love to do, what you care about most in the world and your manifesto will follow.
2. FORMULATE A PLAN
Take your Manifesto and turn it into an action statement.
“I want to live with the pygmy peoples of Undu Tuwalia.”
Consider the wording. Do you want to just live with the Undu Tuwalians? Or do you want to use your knowledge of ancient cultures to help them discover their connection to their Undu Whuwalian ancestors?
It’s important to examine your true desires. You may need to walk away from your action statement for a bit and come back to it in week or too as well.
It’s okay if the details aren’t too clear right now. Manifestos often evolve during the process of acting on them.
3. THROW CAUTION TO THE WIND & DO IT
Take your plan and act on it. We warn you, this is the most difficult part.
If your plan is of any magnitude it will likely take great resources, focus, luck, and perseverance to make it happen. This is not a negative thing, but something to be conscious of.
The timing of when you choose to follow your Manifesto is extremely important. But sometimes one cannot wait for the right time. Only you will know when it is time for you.
WRITING YOUR MANIFESTO
With the three elements above, you have everything you need to draft your Manifesto.
In fact, all you ultimately need is your action statement supported by your reasons, and a plan to create a solid MANIFESTO.
Good luck on your journey.
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