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How Burning Man’s Anti-VIP Ideals Challenge the Usual Celebrity-Festival Script

How Burning Man’s Anti-VIP Ideals Challenge the Usual Celebrity-Festival Script

At most festivals, fame gets you special treatment. At Burning Man, the core principles of the event aim to make celebrity status irrelevant.

Why Burning Man Participants Turn Gifting Food or Giving Rides Into Part of the Show

Why Burning Man Participants Turn Gifting Food or Giving Rides Into Part of the Show

At Burning Man, gifting is a core principle, but it's not just simple charity—it's a form of creative expression and social connection.

Space boom is outgrowing its rocket launch sites. FAA wants feedback

Space boom is outgrowing its rocket launch sites. FAA wants feedback

NASA's lunar ambitions under its Artemis program and SpaceX's plans for its Starship rocket are fueling the need for more launch sites across the US.

Why Burning Man FOMO Feels So Intense—Even When Nobody Can Possibly See It All

Why Burning Man FOMO Feels So Intense—Even When Nobody Can Possibly See It All

An exploration of the unique psychological and cultural reasons why the fear of missing out on Burning Man is so powerful.

A first-timer's guide to Burning Man

A first-timer's guide to Burning Man

Heading to the playa for the first time? Our essential guide covers the principles, survival basics, and cultural etiquette of Burning Man.

10 Burning Man Terms Every Curious Outsider Should Know

10 Burning Man Terms Every Curious Outsider Should Know

From 'MOOP' to 'Sparkle Ponies,' this guide decodes 10 essential Burning Man terms that unlock the unique culture of Black Rock City.

Burning Man Myth-Buster: You Don’t Have to Wear an Elaborate Costume Every Day

Burning Man Myth-Buster: You Don’t Have to Wear an Elaborate Costume Every Day

Think you need a different elaborate costume for every day at Burning Man? The reality of dressing for the playa is more about practicality.

Clooney tells Venice festival that AI threatens film and journalism

Clooney tells Venice festival that AI threatens film and journalism

By Crispian Balmer VENICE, Sept 2 (Reuters) - U.S. actor George Clooney warned on Wednesday that advances in artificial intelligence were making it increasingly difficult to distinguish truth from fiction, posing a challenge for journalists, governments and the public.

George Clooney Defends Mark Ruffalo’s ‘Ability to Speak Freely’ About Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal and Doesn’t See How the Merger ‘Financially Ends ...

George Clooney Defends Mark Ruffalo’s ‘Ability to Speak Freely’ About Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal and Doesn’t See How the Merger ‘Financially Ends ...

Life really does imitate art. George Clooney attended last year’s Venice Film Festival with “Jay Kelly,” a comedic drama in which he portrayed an aging A-lister who travels to Italy to receive a life achievement award. Now the actor is getting a real Venetian tribute, accepting the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award on the […]

From Pre-Instagram Playa to TikTok: How Social Media Keeps Reshaping Burning Man

From Pre-Instagram Playa to TikTok: How Social Media Keeps Reshaping Burning Man

As Burning Man evolves, a cultural clash emerges between Gen Z documenting their experience on TikTok and veteran attendees who recall a pre-social media era.

One Burning Man Essential That Can Save a Night Out: A Reliable Light You’ll Actually Wear

One Burning Man Essential That Can Save a Night Out: A Reliable Light You’ll Actually Wear

At Burning Man, a reliable, wearable light isn't just an accessory—it's the one piece of gear that keeps you safe and seen on the playa.

Burning Man Co-Founder Criticizes Festival's Shift to 'Playground for the Wealthy Elite'

Burning Man Co-Founder Criticizes Festival's Shift to 'Playground for the Wealthy Elite'

Burning Man Co-Founder Criticizes Festival's Shift to 'Playground for the Wealthy Elite'