Art That Inflames

Burning Man culture brings people together across all kinds of
divides, yet we’re seeing an uptick of intolerance toward art and
experiences in our community. The default world is often divided
by ideology, religion, and politics. Could that division seep
into this culture that aspires to welcome everyone?


How can we navigate the turbulent waters between, say, Radical
Self-expression and Radical Inclusion? How do we walk the line
between free speech and hate speech? How do we keep our global
community together in times of outright war?


Listen in on a roundtable discussion about concerns that don’t
have easy solutions. A few folks explore how the act of
conversation changes what might otherwise seem controversial or
divisive:


• Stuart Mangrum is Burning Man Project’s Director of the
Philosophical Center so he directed some philosophers to center
around a microphone to discuss.
• Caveat Magister debated and discussed Burning Man philosophy,
then wrote books about it.
• Kay Morrison is a veteran Black Rock City artist, active in the
Global Network, and a Burning Man Project board member.
• Steven Raspa is Associate Director of Community Events for
Burning Man Project, and a co-founder of the Regional Network
Committee.


This conversation concerns art, yes, and behavior — as
participants, as people. It’s about being open-minded and
open-hearted, even when it’s difficult to do. What is a safe
space? What is a brave space? How can jackassery be respectful?
What’s with all the questions? Tune in for the answers that lead
to more questions.


burningman.org/about/10-principles


Turn Your Life Into Art with Caveat Magister (Burning Man LIVE)


Kay Morrison and the Overall Wonderment Quotient (Burning Man
LIVE)


Remember How to Burning Man with Steven Raspa (Burning Man LIVE)


Stuart Mangrum’s Serious Philosophy of Shenanigans (Burning Man
LIVE)


LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG