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Brief: The Planet is Burning, Man (w/Tommy Diacono)

Brief: The Planet is Burning, Man (w/Tommy Diacono)

FromConspirituality


Brief: The Planet is Burning, Man (w/Tommy Diacono)

FromConspirituality

ratings:
Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Sep 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Burning Man 2023 will forever be burned in memory with two images: a group of climate activists blocking the single road into Black Rock City and the sea of mud that a climate change-induced hurricane turned the playa into. The jigsaw puzzle is pretty complete. Will Burners see it?
Tommy Diacono is a five-time Burner. He also helped organize the protest. He joins two-time Burner Derek for a discussion about why his crew blocked the roads, the importance of rituals, and the importance of knowing when rituals need to end.
Show Notes
FULL VIDEO: Climate Protesters Shut Down BURNING MAN, Rangers Ram Through Blockade
Tommy Diacono on Instagram
Burn it all down — Derek Beres
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Released:
Sep 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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