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INTERVIEWS WITH BENJAMIN
Benjamin Wachs, Author: “A Guide to Bars and Nightlife in the Sacred City”
About nightlife as a form of pilgrimage.
Caveat Magister interviewed on Afternoon Live
The opening question, “what is Burning Man?” turns into a rich six minute discussion.
Burning Man 🔥: Everything You Need to Know – History, Philosophy, Community with Caveat Magister
Caveat Magister has been writing about Burning Man culture for the last 10 Years and is the author of the book “The Scene That Became Cities: What Burning Man Philosophy Can Teach About Building Better Communities:
Presentations
GLC 16 10 Principles
Caveat presents on how to use Burning Man’s 10 Principles, and leads a panel discussion with Misa Rygrova and Dr. Ian Rowan
Life Imitates Art: Burning Man and Skill Building Through Emerging Cultures
This session will use Burning Man as a primary, but not exclusive, example of the ways in which (1) emergent cultures establish not only new psychological “skills,” but new kindsof psychological skills, for developments in culture; and (2) the reason why art, broadly defined, is so often the mechanism by which this process occurs. It will examine the implications, both broadly social and uniquely personal, of these emergent movements.
Stop Thinking and Burn Already,: Action and Creative Tension as Foudnations of Burning Man Culture
Presented at the University of Fribourg with Steven Raspa and Molly Rose
Panels
Larry Harvey with Stuart Mangrum and Caveat Magister :: 2017 Global Leadership Conference
Burning Man Co-Founder and Chief Philosophic Officer Larry Harvey, Education Director Stuart Mangrum, Philosophic Center Member Caveat Magister
Theme Camp Symposium 2020: Plenary: Camps in a Time of Social Distancing
Nikki (Big Imagination), Sean (Kasbah & BWB), Caveat Magister (Burning Man Project’s Philosophical Center, “”The Scene That Became Cities””), Harley K. Dubois (Burning Man Cultural Founder). Halcyon (Pink Heart), Sandor (Houpla)
Burning Man 2016 – Art, Money and the Renaissance :: Burning Man 2016 GLC
Burning Man Founder Larry Harvey, Caveat Magister, and Stuart Mangrum address the 2016 Burning Man Global Leadership Conference about art, money and the Renaissance.
PODCAST APPEARANCES
Featured WRITING
If the future of Existential Psychology could be reduced to a bumper sticker, it might…
BenjaminFebruary 19, 2015
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BenjaminDecember 1, 2015
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BenjaminJune 9, 2015
In 2017, Burning Man’s theme was “Radical Ritual,” and on behalf of the Burning Man…
BenjaminApril 4, 2018
In 2018, Burning Man’s theme is “I, Robot,” and on behalf of the Burning Man…
BenjaminApril 4, 2018
In 2016, Burning Man's theme was "Da Vinci's Workshop," and on behalf of the Burning…
BenjaminApril 4, 2018
TESTIMONIALS
In the context of 30+ years of work in higher education, corporate, and non-profit environments, I’ve never met anyone better at taking complicated ideas or issues and making them crystal clear and understandable. In the three years we worked together I’ve seen him do this for material that was going to a Board of Directors, to line staff, to the public, and to other varied constituencies. Benjamin’s value in shaping communication to provide understanding as well as helping build collaboration and community is immeasurable.
Dan SewelEducation Accreditation Consultant; former Provost, Saybrook University
Benjamin Wachs is one of the most incisive and thorough writers of his generation. He researches his topics carefully, and has provided readers the most reasoned and defensible positions on a variety of important subjects. I tapped his research and writing skills to prepare a major grant application for a major university. I could think of no one better suited, by skill and temperament, to join me on that assignment.
William Johnson Jr.former Mayor of Rochester, NY, and Emeritus Director of the Center for Minority Civic Engagement
Benjamin deftly created a series of business-critical case studies that elevated our corporate content and delivered marked results. His crisp, concise story telling has been highly regarded by our sales team, and increased our SEO and user engagement. Professional, prompt and talented – Benjamin is an exceptional content marketing resource.
Elliotte BowermanVP of Marketing, Sourcebits
Benjamin is a literary chameleon, the kind of writer who can make you weep and whoop at once. His research is bold, his words are witty, and his stories are delicious. An honest writer with toned humor, Benjamin’s voice will work your audience like witchcraft.
Erin SherbertContent Manager, Salesforce; former News Editor, SF Weekly
“Benjamin’s work is consummately professional — smart, creative, and robust. I recommend him to any organization that needs the talents of a writer, editor, and strategic/tactical thinker for internal and external communication.”
Mark SchulmanPresident, Saybrook University