Deleuze - Nomadology - Split C

 The concept of nomadic war machines highlights dynamic, adaptable forces that challenge the rigid, hierarchical structures of states.

 These war machines operate in fluid, open spaces, emphasizing mobility, solidarity, and resistance to control. Examples include:

  1. Arab Tribes: Mobilized power through family ties and collective spirit, resisting state dominance.
  2. Medieval Craftsmen: Traveling laborers who built cathedrals, defying state-regulated labor systems.
  3. Modern Lobbies: Fluid groups influencing policies while challenging state norms.
  4. Nomadic Science: Practices like metallurgy that focus on adaptability and material flows, contrasting with standardized state methods.
  5. Philosophical Resistance: Thinkers like Nietzsche and Artaud embody nomadic thought, resisting conformity and state-aligned frameworks.
  6. Tribes and Race: Tribes as dynamic entities challenge rigid notions of race and identity, emphasizing diversity and resistance.
  7. Art and Labor: Nomadic creativity rejects rigid rules, blending form and ornament dynamically.

In essence, nomadic war machines represent flexible, creative forces that resist the control and rigidity of state systems across historical and modern contexts.