PLUR : Peace, Love, Unity and Respect. These four ideals are often touted as the elements that make raves more positive and life affirming than other kinds of parties or club scenes. At the heart of a true rave there's the pulse of something intangible; a positive unifying groove, a extraordinary feeling, a Vibe that transcends description. Anyone who has ever been involved with the rave community knows how easy it is to become philosophical and idealistic about what it all means. For some, raving points towards a positive vision for the future of humankind. DJs are like shamans forging musical paths to other realms. Science and technology give us the tools. Techno shamanism explores the synergy between the mystical and the physical. Whether you believe that raving is a spiritual revolution that is going to change the world or just a chance to dance to some great music, the one thing we can all agree on is that raving is FUN! Though raving is a spontaneous of the moment activity, the ability to completely let go of our mental and emotional constraints often depends on an underlying sense of security and safety. Everything is interconnected; love and respect involves being aware, and taking care of ourselves and each other. Raving is now a part of our culture and history. The things we do at raves are not new or totally unique. Nor do raves happen in complete isolation from other existing cultural forces. Raves are like Temporary Autonomous Zones (TAZs) - separate, self-governing events that take place between the cracks of society's fabric. Online connections; information is exchanged, a loose community evolves. As we open our minds and transcend our limits, we can explore links to things beyond the rave where new ideas and information await our discovery.