I don't think this manifesto and the simple/easy framework are even really talking about the same things beyond the basic point around avoidance of incidental c

I don't think this manifesto and the simple/easy framework are even really talking about the same things beyond the basic point around avoidance of incidental complexity. I think both viewpoints outline worthy goals with staggeringly different levels of scope. In the case of the manifesto there's hardly anything actionable beyond doing lots of mostly messy research. I think people find this frustrating, but so what? Lofty goals often arise out of the conviction theres far too much momentum in the wrong direction. In contrast I think the simple/easy framework is something a working programming can apply to everyday tasks and while unlikely to result in a radical shift it may perhaps bring some of us closer to seeing that even larger goals may be possible.