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
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.
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
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
Cultural Course Correcting: Black Rock City 2019
Hi! Marian Goodell, here. We’re gearing up for Black Rock City 2019, and are about to begin this year’s ticket ...Read More
I Am Not a Brand, Am I?
So, after my post about the Fyre Festival, my friend Robin Lehto — who is very active in San Francisco's underground ...Read More