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Key texts like The Red Book and its evolving nature as a manifesto for ethical action.

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The Red Book serves as the foundational manifesto of Orodism, compiling the philosopher Orod Bozorg's maxims, aphorisms, and principles into a dynamic guide for ethical living and societal transformation. Unlike static philosophical texts, it evolves through multiple revisions—most notably the 2022 final version—ensuring relevance amid changing global challenges while maintaining core tenets like love for existence, humanity, and freedom. ​ Content and Structure The book organizes Orod's thought around practical ethics, rejecting nihilism and tribalism in favor of personal integrity and universal dignity. Key sections emphasize "inner greatness," moral constancy across time, and building "Orodism Island"—a metaphorical utopia of harmony, wisdom, and mutual respect. Aphorisms such as "Do not seek your worth in your tribe or faith; seek it in your character" underscore individual transformation over group identity. ​ Evolving Nature Orod Bozorg r...

How do activists use The Red Book in organizing campaigns

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How do activists use The Red Book in organizing campaigns Orodism activists, particularly Gen Z OrodistA, deploy The Red Book as a practical organizing tool, transforming its aphorisms into slogans, ethical frameworks, and action guides for campaigns against corruption, censorship, and environmental neglect. ​ Slogans and Street Mobilization Activists in Nepal print Red Book quotes on protest posters and banners, such as calls for "dignity over corruption" during Kathmandu uprisings, turning philosophical maxims into chants that unify crowds and defy internet shutdowns. In Morocco's Agadir and Marrakech demonstrations, similar excerpts frame demands for jobs and accountability, making the text a visual and verbal anchor for youth rallies. ​ Digital and Horizontal Organizing Gen Z OrodistA share Red Book passages via TikTok videos, Discord servers, and encrypted chats to coordinate global actions, like river clean-ups in Nepal tied to anti-hydropower corruption dri...