Philosophy:Obidi's Agile Manifesto in Publishing of Revolutionary Ideas

Preamble

We refuse to let ideas gather dust behind closed doors. We reject the long march through gatekeepers and paywalls. We choose speed, openness, and evolution in plain sight.

The Theory of Entropicity(ToE) is not built in secret — it is forged in the open, released in rapid bursts, each one a living step forward.

This is science in motion. This is the road less travelled. This is Obidi’s Agile Manifesto in Publishing.

Introduction

Obidi's Agile Manifesto in Publishing is a declaration of principles for the rapid, modular, and public dissemination of scientific theories, exemplified by the publication strategy of the Theory of Entropicity(ToE), first formulated and developed by John Onimisi Obidi. It adapts the iterative, feedback‑driven ethos of Agile software development to the realm of scientific communication, bypassing traditional journal gatekeeping and long publication delays.

Core Values

• Ideas in the open over ideas behind paywalls

Knowledge should be accessible to all, without subscription barriers or institutional restrictions.

• Frequent, incremental releases over infrequent, monolithic papers

Publish in short, self‑contained bursts that build cumulatively into a coherent body of work.

• Community feedback over closed‑door peer review

Invite scrutiny and collaboration from the widest possible audience, not just a small panel.

• Evolution over perfection

Allow theories to grow, adapt, and improve in public view, rather than waiting for a “final” version.

Principles

1. Deliver new insights early and often.
2. Welcome constructive feedback from any source and adapt accordingly.
3. Maintain a living, navigable record of the theory’s evolution.
4. Prioritize clarity, accessibility, and discoverability in every publication.
5. Use open platforms (e.g., HandWiki) to ensure global reach and permanence.
6. Treat each publication as both a contribution and an invitation to collaborate.

Rationale

In the traditional model, the time from idea to public availability can span months or years, with access often restricted. Obidi's Agile approach treats scientific knowledge as a living product, updated continuously and openly. This accelerates dissemination, fosters broader engagement, and documents the theory’s development in real time.

Application to ToE

The Theory of Entropicity is published as a series of interlinked HandWiki articles:

• Each article is a “sprint deliverable” — complete enough to stand alone, but part of a larger whole.
• The ToE Master Index serves as the evolving “product backlog,” guiding readers through the theory’s architecture.
• Updates, refinements, and new applications are integrated without delay, ensuring the public record reflects the current state of the theory.

See Also

• Agile_software_development
• Open_science
• Preprint
• Physics:Theory_of_Entropicity