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Metamorphoses, Part 8 — Why Burning Man Facilitates Transformation

August 14, 2019 By Caveat Magister

This is the final installment of a series on the theme of Metamorphoses, looking at what causes change and transformation through the lens of pioneering humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers. Why ...Read More

The Theme

Metamorphoses, part 2 – What Helps People Change?

May 28, 2019 By Caveat Magister

This is part 2 of a series on the theme of Metamorphoses, looking at what causes change and transformation through ...Read More

The Theme

Larry Harvey, Metamorphoses, and the New You – Part 1

May 22, 2019 By Caveat Magister

This is part 1 of a series on the theme of Metamorphoses, looking at what causes change and transformation through ...Read More

The Theme

Meta Talk on the Metamorphoses Theme

May 15, 2019 By John "Halcyon" Styn

It feels like Burning Man themes fall into three categories. First, there are the “Literal” themes that have some way ...Read More

Serious Stuff, The Ten Principles

Burning Man Sucks at Transitions. Can Rituals Help?

April 4, 2019 By Caveat Magister

I love Burning Man. You love Burning Man. All kinds of really remarkable and amazing people love Burning Man. But ...Read More

Serious Stuff, The Ten Principles

The Revelation Will Not Be Commodified

April 3, 2019 By Stuart Mangrum

This is the third post in a series about Decommodification, one of Burning Man’s 10 Principles and a crucial issue ...Read More

Serious Stuff, The Ten Principles

Burning Man, High Fashion, and Commodification

March 14, 2019 By Megan Miller

Earlier this week, I was made aware of a “hip new clothing line” that debuted at this year’s Paris Fashion ...Read More

Serious Stuff, The Ten Principles

Strike a Pose

March 14, 2019 By John "Halcyon" Styn

Manish Arora, six-time Burner, held a runway fashion show influenced by Burning Man during Paris Fashion Week. A good portion of ...Read More

Participate in BRC, The Ten Principles

Cultural Course Correcting: Black Rock City 2019

February 9, 2019 By Marian Goodell

Hi! Marian Goodell, here. We’re gearing up for Black Rock City 2019, and are about to begin this year’s ticket ...Read More

Serious Stuff, The Ten Principles

I Am Not a Brand, Am I?

February 6, 2019 By Caveat Magister

So, after my post about the Fyre Festival, my friend Robin Lehto — who is very active in San Francisco's underground ...Read More