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De-bureaucratizing Your Burn

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Legend whispers of a time when Burning Man was a lawless Eden, a fiery playground of unbridled do-ocracy; no rules, just pure creative chaos. But as Black Rock City has grown into a thriving metropolis, so has the need for structure. We've gone from jokey forms for an ‘artistic license’ to complex permit obligations. We’ve gone from giving ourselves permission to taking on a system that can feel overwhelming.

How can we better balance radical self-expression with the necessities of a city? How can we purge bureaucracy, or are all those old rules essential for safety and sustainability?

This episode delves into the "agonizing reappraisal" within the Burning Man Project, a movement to streamline processes and discard red tape.

Stuart explores the dusty trail from Black Rock City's anarchic origins to the sign marked 2025. He talks with Louder Charlie, the Operations Director of the whole place. He also talks with Chef Juke of the DMV Council, and Level Placerman, Manager of the Placement team.

Here’s a sneak peek behind the scenesters who are preserving the unique magic while navigating the complexities of growth, and how they ensure that the spirit of creation remains accessible to all.

Is it possible to balance the wild heart of Burner culture and the grown-up practices of a city? We’re about to find out.

The Camp Symposium - March 22, 2025

Camps and Placement

The Department of Mutant Vehicles

2025 Ticket Info

The 10 Principles

Bureaucracy (Burning Man Journal)

LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG

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Legend whispers of a time when Burning Man was a lawless Eden, a fiery playground of unbridled do-ocracy; no rules, just pure creative chaos. But as Black Rock City has grown into a thriving metropolis, so has the need for structure. We've gone from jokey forms for an ‘artistic license’ to complex permit obligations. We’ve gone from giving ourselves permission to taking on a system that can feel overwhelming.

How can we better balance radical self-expression with the necessities of a city? How can we purge bureaucracy, or are all those old rules essential for safety and sustainability?

This episode delves into the "agonizing reappraisal" within the Burning Man Project, a movement to streamline processes and discard red tape.

Stuart explores the dusty trail from Black Rock City's anarchic origins to the sign marked 2025. He talks with Louder Charlie, the Operations Director of the whole place. He also talks with Chef Juke of the DMV Council, and Level Placerman, Manager of the Placement team.

Here’s a sneak peek behind the scenesters who are preserving the unique magic while navigating the complexities of growth, and how they ensure that the spirit of creation remains accessible to all.

Is it possible to balance the wild heart of Burner culture and the grown-up practices of a city? We’re about to find out.

The Camp Symposium - March 22, 2025

Camps and Placement

The Department of Mutant Vehicles

2025 Ticket Info

The 10 Principles

Bureaucracy (Burning Man Journal)

LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG

  continue reading

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