mental gymnastics
Thesis in one sentence:
Amidst technocratic dystopia of Western modernity, independent liminal spaces serve as a platform for constructing an alternative cultural narrative by connecting otherwise separated grassroots communities.
Thesis in three sentences:
Modern Western society has been dominated by technocracy and platform capitalism for over a decade, which has led to significant crises of meaning, culture and mental health. Liminal spaces that are insignificant in the eyes of markets and authorities yet diverse enough to attract various communities for medium scale physical gatherings can offer temporary relief from these crises. Known as temporary autonomous zones, they provide a rare platform for otherwise separated grassroots communities to connect in a decentralized way and build an alternative network based on common values that are not directly imposed by the dominant narrative.
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