Creating change requires building coalitions, spreading a movement beyond its initial, committed core. This year's theme, Rites of Passage, was interpreted by many participants in individual terms, but has also been described by Burning Man organisers as shaping Burning Man's relationship to a world in crisis: We are living in a period of widespread fear … Continue reading Burning Man: Reaching Out
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Burning Man: individuality and community
"An error that is too often made is believing that individualism rejects organization. The two terms are, on the contrary, inseparable. Individualism more specifically means working for inner mental liberation of the individual, while organization means association between conscious individuals with a goal to reach" - Max Baginski All political theories and movements have to … Continue reading Burning Man: individuality and community
Burning Man
Burning Man is a ridiculous, extravagant, glorious event held out in the Nevada desert once a year. I've been twice now, and although it's ostensibly been during my holidays I can't help but explore the ways in which it intersects with my research and activist interests. Burning Man runs almost entirely on a gift economy, … Continue reading Burning Man
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