Decommodifying Permission: Participation vs. Commodification
Since I started this series, I’ve gotten a few messages from people saying (more or less): “YES, I want to be part of a decommodified culture! But also, I need ...Read More
Metamorphoses, Part 4 — “Transformational” or Dehumanizing?
This is part 4 of a series on the theme of Metamorphoses, looking at what causes change and transformation through ...Read More
Metamorphoses, Part 3 — “Transformational” Relationships are Dynamic and Transparent
This is part 3 of a series on the theme of Metamorphoses, looking at what causes change and transformation through ...Read More
Metamorphoses, part 2 – What Helps People Change?
This is part 2 of a series on the theme of Metamorphoses, looking at what causes change and transformation through ...Read More
Larry Harvey, Metamorphoses, and the New You – Part 1
This is part 1 of a series on the theme of Metamorphoses, looking at what causes change and transformation through ...Read More
Meta Talk on the Metamorphoses Theme
It feels like Burning Man themes fall into three categories. First, there are the “Literal” themes that have some way ...Read More
Burning Man Sucks at Transitions. Can Rituals Help?
I love Burning Man. You love Burning Man. All kinds of really remarkable and amazing people love Burning Man. But ...Read More
The Revelation Will Not Be Commodified
There's a growing sense of outrage in the Burning Man community that our culture is being commodified. I think it’s ...Read More
Burning Man, High Fashion, and Commodification
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
Strike a Pose
Manish Arora, six-time Burner, held a runway fashion show influenced by Burning Man during Paris Fashion Week. A good portion of ...Read More