The document discusses the concept of the "war machine" as an entity that exists outside and in opposition to the State apparatus, exploring its implications in mythology, games, and social structures.
The Nature of the War Machine
The war machine exists outside the State apparatus and represents a different form of power and organization. The war machine is external to the State apparatus and is first noted in mythology and epic narratives.Comparison of Chess and Go
Chess and Go illustrate the contrasting nature of the war machine and the State apparatus through their gameplay mechanics. Chess is a game of the State, with coded pieces and structured movements, representing regulated warfare.The Role of War in Primitive Societies
War serves as a mechanism to prevent the formation of State apparatuses in primitive societies. Primitive societies are often defined as those without a State, where distinct organs of power do not exist.The State and Its Relationship with War
The State is not a product of war but exists in a complex relationship with external forces and war machines. The State is defined by its ability to internalize and appropriate power, not by its emergence from war.The Concept of Nomad Science
Nomad science represents a form of knowledge that exists outside the constraints of State science. Nomad science is characterized by its focus on problems and metamorphoses rather than fixed essences.The Nature of Nomad Science
Nomad science represents a form of knowledge that exists outside the constraints of traditional State science.
Nomad science is characterized by its hydraulic model, focusing on flows rather than solids.The Relationship Between War Machines and State Science
The war machine operates in a realm that is often at odds with the structured nature of State science.
- The war machine's exteriority is evident in its ability to escape State control and operate in smooth spaces.
- State science attempts to impose civil and metric rules on nomadic science, limiting its potential.
- Historical figures like Vauban and Archimedes exemplify the tension between these two forms of knowledge.
- The hydraulic model in State science is designed to control and measure, contrasting with the turbulence and fluidity of nomad science.
Historical Examples of Nomadic and State Science
The evolution of architecture and engineering reflects the struggle between nomadic and State science.
Gothic cathedrals represent a shift towards dynamic relations and material forces, moving beyond static forms.The Concept of Collective Bodies in State
Collective bodies within the State exhibit hierarchical structures that reflect broader social dynamics. These bodies are differentiated organisms that monopolize power and function, linking family models to State models.