From what started as an underground experiment in 1986, Burning Man is now a global movement that is shaping communities and culture. Whether you know it or not, your life is likely being touched by vast, interconnected networks of creative industries, entrepreneurs and social activists, all of whom are applying the values and civic design of Black Rock City to conventional challenges. You can see this in full bloom in new forms of civic activation, in the art popping up in our cities, and in the connected global citizens who are more inspired than ever to create a better world. “Beyond Burning Man” is a place to tell those stories. It’s a collection of community musings on creative culture, impact, and innovation. The hope is that these pieces will catalyze transformation for anyone who reads them — much as the subjects have already been galvanized themselves.