As someone that has been to a bazillion fests, burning man never really sounded like one I wanted to go to. Maybe 30 years ago, but it sounds like its all techbros.
There’s quite a few of those to be sure, but having been for many years and no longer going, the vast majority of people there are either going mindlessly because it’s part of their personality or folks who’ve never been before and are in search of something.
The originating ideas continue to be intriguing, but I wouldn’t say it’s much more than a pricey escape from the troubling default world. I was lucky enough to be able to enjoy it when the world didn’t quite seem as doomed as it does now.
Also, seriously, everyone there should be wearing an N99 during dust storms. The playa is full of silica dust and silicosis is a real thing and really really bad.
Drivers waiting in line for entry were left to sleep in their cars while the muddy playa hardened enough to drive on.
Burning man died long ago.
I feel the same way about Bonnaroo. Canceled 3 of the last 6 years is crazy. It’s just a sign of the times more than bad luck, I would say.
This brings me a little bit of joy.
