Comments on: Black Rock City, the TAZ and the Rise of Great Civilizations

By: jak poderwac kobiete

jak poderwac kobiete — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:57:17 +0000

Have you ever thought about adding a little bit more than just your articles? I mean, what you say is fundamental and everything. But just imagine if you added some great visuals or video clips to give your posts more, “pop”! Your content is excellent but with pics and videos, this site could definitely be one of the best in its niche. Wonderful blog!

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By: Jonathan Tweet

Jonathan Tweet — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 16:15:10 +0000

Burning Man can’t be permanent. It’s mortality is part of its soul. Knowing that you only have one week to be who you truly are gives you the impetus to break through and be it. And Burning Man is not sustainable. Colonies and pirate towns survive by exploiting the environment, other people, or both.

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By: bob dobbes

bob dobbes — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:33:58 +0000

The talk of buying Fly Hot Springs.. this post on the official blog.. moving BMan headquarters in SF.. the Metropolis theme. Big things are afoot.

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By: javali araújo

javali araújo — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:48:57 +0000

My gift for Burning Man Festival.from Portugal.
http://jateviali.blogspot.com/
best regards

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By: Shaun O'Keefe

Shaun O'Keefe — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:03:25 +0000

This year will be my first Burn and I can’t begin to describe how excited I am. A huge part of that thrill is the anticipation of something new and unique. I would like to ask, however, would that quality of “new” and “unique” be preserved if Burning Man were permanent? I’m reminded of the Tibetan sand mandalas. So much time, energy and spirit is devoted to create an incredible and beautiful a work of art only to sweep it away at the end of the day. This is metaphorical of life itself and it seems to me of Burning Man as well. This year’s art burns or moves on to a different life. Next year’s art incubates over the months and is born anew on the playa. The canvas having been cleared and a new theme provided inspire a fresh painting. What could be more natural, holistic and a treasure to behold? I wonder if Burning Man doesn’t continue and grow each year precisely because so many of us need this inspiration and reminder. Live this moment! Share these joys! Participate! The Man burns in X number of days.

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By: Booka Bickar

Booka Bickar — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:30:44 +0000

From the many comments I’ve seen, what strikes me most is the ingrained horror & fear of most, towards altering the ‘experiance’, both in its current temporary arrangement, and the overal concept. I understand that fear, but see it ultimately as a limited, narrow POV. The responsibility to lead others towards new shores, I feel , does not end one glorious little week a year. As introduced to me, and proven to be so true; Burning Man is a way of life. You take it with you. That most of us live all year for that brief moment, making it the entire focus of our time, quietly planning, sewing, creating. Such passion, such imagination, such purity of focus, to me represents the very best of Man/Woman-kind. All that runs through my mind from that point is ‘where to next?’ There must be more. Some way to take this unnatual blossom to the next stage, and what is that next stage. That the best, the brightest, the most enlightened have been located, and gathered, and all we do is ceremonially piss in the wind? This group has, like it or not, become much greater tool to change human conciousness, than any other (barring fetid religion). It seems natural to make a stable, permanent ‘Home’ & structure, as a year round focus. Knowing these good folk, it will become a wonder of the world. The structure and enviorn for this TAZ would have to be differant from BRC as it is, just by it’s nature. Yet, that does not entirely exclude the possiblity of continuing annually on the Playa, or for arranged meetings there. I do not have fear for what might be lost, as there is so much more to be gained.

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By: Nate

Nate — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:53:51 +0000

8 time burner. This is what I did by myself after 6 burns.
My first attempt at what I considered the closest thing to a year round Burningman in my town. It didn’t quite last a year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KblYuLCsohE&feature=youtube_gdata

I learned a lot. That was 3 years ago.
Imagine what I can do now.

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By: Bosco

Bosco — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:50:57 +0000

“Anything is possible! Just do it. Don’t blame it on anything or anyone that stuff isn’t happening in your town, or “they” will not let stuff happen…There are permits for films and they blow big stuff up all the time. There are permits for parties that have thousands of people attending. There is insurance you can buy, and forms the city agencies have…but really it is up to you to make it happen. Just like in BRC -Don’t be a spectator in your home town…Participate! Make your city like Black Rock City year round.”

This

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By: Siago

Siago — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:10:01 +0000

http://www.filmuzic.com/upload/files/meandtheman1.jpg

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By: Lindy

Lindy — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:05:51 +0000

Why not try having two Buringman events a year. A spring one would be nice. I agree that A Permanent small Village, Would be great, then folks could stop by any time of the year, just to commune.

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