Ever suspect there's more to life than what meets the eye? Or glance at art and wonder what inspired it? The Temporary Autonomous Zone (TAZ) concept is based on an anarchistic principle of freedom between the cracks of society. As the forerunning ethic behind the rave scene, various conventions, and events like Burning Man, it is highly relevant to understanding where the "hacker ethic" holds root. This talk will focus on both research into past history of TAZ, as well as the speaker's experiences with the underground scenes. It will also explore tips on how to construct your own isolated surreality.