Tech elites accused of ruining Burning Man festival

Don't believe the hate. While it's a juicy narrative that rich people spoil everything the common folk hold dear, there are plenty of tech bigwigs at Burning Man that work hard to contribute and embody the event's ideals of 

BLACK ROCK CITY, Nevada — For the first time in the 28-year history of the Burning Man event, the city of Black Rock was isolated from civilization for a whole day on Monday — with no attendee allowed in or out, and much of the city's infrastructure

Just before the weekend, I was chatting with someone who rather excitedly was heading off to Burning Man this week. She mentioned the elaborate plans in progress for the “camp” she planned to inhabit for the duration of the event in the Nevada desert.

Just before the weekend, I was chatting with someone who rather excitedly was heading off to Burning Man this week. She mentioned the elaborate plans in progress for the “camp” she planned to inhabit for the duration of the event in the Nevada desert.

Don't believe the hate. While it's a juicy narrative that rich people spoil everything the common folk hold dear, there are plenty of tech bigwigs at Burning Man that work hard to contribute and embody the event's ideals of