Philosophical Center | Burning Man Journal

From the Nevada Desert to Maui and Morocco: Lessons in Community Resilience

November 17, 2023 By Kirsten Weisenburger

“I really feel that we go to Burning Man to prepare for the world. That's our one week where we get to build our resilience, build our capacity — emotional, ...Read More

The Theme

Waking Dreams: Jason Silva’s Philosophical Phantasmagoria

June 16, 2022 By Stuart Mangrum

You may already be familiar with Jason Silva from his appearance on the Burning Man LIVE podcast. Or from his ...Read More

Participate in BRC, The Theme

Call for Submissions: Black Rock City 2022 Sticker Designs

March 16, 2022 By Deets Shay

Close your eyes, open your mind, and explore your Waking Dreams, because the moment has arrived to create your designs ...Read More

Community During COVID, The Ten Principles

Burning Man’s Official Podcast Answers Questions with More Questions

January 6, 2022 By Stuart Mangrum

OK, there are a jillion and a half podcasts out there, and more Burning Man podcasts than you can shake ...Read More

The Ten Principles

Ten Ingredients for Building Beloved Community and Creating Belonging

December 9, 2021 By Shirley Strong and Simone Torrey

As we collectively move into a time of year many devote to gifting, contemplation, and renewal, we’d like to introduce ...Read More

Serious Stuff, The Ten Principles

You Can’t Understand Culture If You Ignore Artists

December 1, 2021 By Caveat Magister

Caveat is Burning Man’s Philosopher Laureate and has been writing about Burning Man culture and community for years. His writing ...Read More

BRC Art, Official Announcements, The Theme

Burning Man 2022: Waking Dreams

October 14, 2021 By Stuart Mangrum

The 2022 Burning Man theme will explore the transformative power of dreams, both literal and figurative, and celebrate the dreamers ...Read More

Rhymes with Burning Man, Serious Stuff, The Ten Principles

We’re Starting Year 3 of Burning Man’s Cultural Diaspora — It’s Going to Get Weirder

October 1, 2021 By Caveat Magister

Caveat is Burning Man’s Philosopher Laureate and has been writing about Burning Man culture and community for years. His writing ...Read More

Rhymes with Burning Man, The Ten Principles

Plan B Gets an “A”

September 11, 2021 By John Curley

Written Tuesday, September 7, 2021 The last stragglers are still hanging out in the Black Rock Desert, not ready to ...Read More

Community During COVID, The Ten Principles

Playa Lessons Applied: What Mayan Warrior’s Been Up To This Year

September 10, 2021 By Dominique Debucquoy-Dodley

It’s been a long, strange, mostly dust-free year and a half for many of the creators in our global community. ...Read More