The dream is a spontaneous happening and therefore dangerous to a control system set-up by the non-dreamers

The dream is a spontaneous happening and therefore dangerous to a control system set-up by the non-dreamers

William S. Burroughs, a prominent figure in the Beat Generation and a pioneer of the cut-up technique in literature, often explored the subconscious mind and the power of dreams in his work. In his writings, Burroughs frequently delved into the idea that dreams are a spontaneous happening that can disrupt the control systems set up by those who do not dream.

Burroughs believed that dreams were a powerful force that could challenge the status quo and disrupt the established order. He saw dreams as a way to tap into the subconscious mind and access hidden truths and desires that were suppressed in waking life. In his novel "Naked Lunch," Burroughs explores the idea of the dream as a subversive force that can undermine the control systems of society.