In the last few years , I have found a new community in Burning Man, which is vibrant, full of artists, nearly the same number of techies, and a focus on community-secured hedonism that I think is amazing. That probably sounds bonkers, and it feels like something that would be great to talk about in-person! Generally, the community sets and regulates its own rules, because distrust of institutional authority in this set is HIGH, all the while upholding internal structures of safety and community self-management. The art and commentary and work that folks make and do for each other and the world is inestimable! This may not be what you expect to hear about burners!