From a translator: I recently bought a watch with a laser projector and read the familiar phrase in the manual: "It is forbidden to repair it yourself." Previously, the instructions wrote that with self-repair manufacturer manufacturer refuses warranty. This is arrogance, but you can understand. Now they directly prohibit disassembling the device, without even explaining why. That is, just throw out and buy a new one. Complete chaos of consumer culture.

Repair of things - the most common, unobtrusive and beautiful form of creativity. We must believe in it with pride. It is necessary to notice and celebrate these little everyday successes, and help others appreciate them. We compiled this manifesto to initiate a discussion on the importance of a culture of repairing things.

The Manifesto of the Master / The Fixer's Manifesto

1. If broken, fix it. Because solving everyday practical problems is the most beautiful form of creativity.
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2. If not broken - improve. A small, clever adjustment can improve the performance of a thing for years to come.

3. Give things a long life. If we double the life of each item, we’ll halve the amount of garbage.

4. Repair means freedom and independence. As a master, you don't have to worry about worn things. Nothing remains new, so forget about perfection. [ From the translator: a famous programmer Dustin Curtis recently wrote an article about how he spent six months looking for the best cutlery in the world. For this, I had to read a lot of literature, study the market, the history of the creation of these products, their philosophy, the biological prerequisites of various designs, and so on, after which he bought the ideal, from his point of view, spoons and forks. Since then, Dustin buys only the best things in the world, even if you have to spend months / years to choose from. ]

5. Resist trends and meaningless upgrades. They encourage the culture to throw away the old.

6. Do not allow companies to consider you a passive consumer. Spending money every time, we vote for the product we wish to succeed. Buy only products that can be repaired.

7. A renovated item is a beautiful thing. Any repair, experienced hands or improvisation, contains a story.

8. If you have an idea, start small and do it well. If everything turned out fine, you can continue.

9. Raise your curiosity. Keep trying new things you never tried before. It is good for your mind and soul. Do not be afraid of mistakes - they make success even sweeter.

10. People are infinitely different. Things must also be infinitely different. Anything can be improved or customized.

11. Disposability is a choice, not a physical characteristic. Plastic is not the enemy, but we treat it incorrectly. Treat plastic with respect.

12. Share ideas, enthusiasm and skills. If you realize the pleasure of fixing things with your own hands, share with others. This is a gift for life.