The Culture of Possibility

At Burning Man, despite the harsh desert conditions, there isn't a sense of desperation. Amongst nearly 50,000 people, the playa is filled with possibilities. Akin to the 1960s, there is a sense of shared values amidst shared hardships. And being that it is a festival and not a true blue economy, for the week there is plenty to eat, drink and grok. And giving is fun. Unlike the default world, giving a lot does not create dependency. Givers give as they see fit. Slices of watermelon are dispensed as long as there is watermelon. Cafes stay open for the shear pleasure of serving. And when it's no longer a pleasure, they close. And no one goes thirsty or hungry as a result. Everyone can partake in the theater of giving and receiving. There are neither professional beggars nor professional aristocrats.