Am I a “Burner?”
I’ve recently been traveling around the U.S. talking to people in open forums about Burning Man’s philosophy and culture, and ...Read More
Posts about The Ten Principles
An ongoing exploration of the history, philosophy and dynamics of Burning Man’s 10 Principles in Black Rock City and around the world. We welcome your voice in the conversation.
Four Insights About Gifting After Watching “Gift”
Burning Man didn't invent "Gifting," and the ideas presented in Lewis Hyde's seminal book "The Gift" have been extremely influential ...Read More
Do-ocracy Rant
The Participation and Civic Responsibility Principles mean that we operate in a Do-ocracy. If you don’t like how something is ...Read More
Getting To Know Larry Through His Recently Published Writings
One of the questions I’m most frequently asked about Larry Harvey is not “what he was like” but “what he ...Read More
Pablo González Vargas (Papeyote) on Gifting as Transformation
Many have seen the Mayan Warrior mutant vehicle light up the playa night sky. Where did this contemporary symbol of ...Read More
Out of Nothing, Everything: Conversations with Larry Harvey
Burning Man Project’s Philosophical Center has released an e-book titled Out of Nothing, Everything: Conversations with Larry Harvey, and we ...Read More
A Guide to Gifting, Givers and Gratitude: A Treatise from the Philosophical Center
By Larry Harvey
Publisher’s Note: This essay was written over a year ago, but due to Larry Harvey’s untimely death it was not ...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