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The Evolution of Gifting

June 23, 2017 Benjamin

A conversation with Theresa Duncan, for Burning Man’s Philosophical Center

Cover Photo: “Love,” by Alexander Milov

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About Benjamin Wachs

Don't you hate talking about yourself? I do.

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The Fallen Cosmos: Big Data and the New Self

The fifth in my series of six videos promoting "The Fallen Cosmos" event.

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My Books

A novel about two goblins in San Francisco, trying not to learn anything about culture or love as they save the world!

Legendary showman "Chicken" John Rinaldi and I explore how to organize a successful 21st century art organization.


Now available in print and digital editions


Just a few copies left ... and then we write a second book.

I’ve been interviewed:

On the nature of art.
About nightlife as a form of pilgrimage.
About the lack of accountability in San Francisco city government.
About Burning Man ... at great length.
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