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What Is “Burning Man Education” and Why? A Manifesto

November 21, 2019 By Caveat Magister

When Burning Man started offering “educational programming” or “educational content” depends on what you think that is. The first survival guide was launched in 2001, while the first Regional Network ...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

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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

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The Revelation Will Not Be Commodified

April 3, 2019 By Stuart Mangrum

There's a growing sense of outrage in the Burning Man community that our culture is being commodified. I think it’s ...Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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(Non) Newsflash: Burning Man Is Not a Backdrop for Your Product

January 31, 2019 By Burning Man

There are lots of reasons to go to Burning Man, but one of the best is to get away from ...Read More

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How Burning Man Ruined Xmas

December 24, 2018 By John "Halcyon" Styn

NOTE: I recognize that Christmas is based on a Christian holiday and therefore not Radically Inclusive. However, in this rant ...Read More