Temporary Autonomous Zone by Hakim Bey
The following link is to a full essay called Temporary Autonomous Zone by Hakim Bey aka Peter Lamborn Wilson. Here is the description from wikipedia :
The Temporary Autonomous Zone (TAZ) describes the socio-political tactic of creating temporary space that eludes formal structures of control. The essay uses various historical and philosophical examples, all of which attempt to lead the reader to the conclusion that the best way to create a non-hierarchical system of social relationships is to concentrate on the present and on releasing one’s own mind from the controlling mechanisms that have been imposed on it.
In the formation of a TAZ, Bey argues that information becomes a key tool that sneaks into the cracks of formal procedures. A new territory of the moment is created that is on the boundary line of established regions. Any attempt at permanence, that goes beyond the moment, deteriorates to a structured system that inevitably stifles individual creativity. It is this chance at creativity that is real empowerment.
This is probalbly Hakim Beys best known work and is well worth taking the time out to read.
A intersting side note is that according to wikipedia an audio CD was produced by Bill Laswell of Peter Lamborn Wilson reading excerpts from the book with the music said to feature none other than frequent Laswell collaborator Buckethead.
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