Elon Musk, the eccentric genius behind Tesla and SpaceX, is another tech titan who’s embraced the Burning Man vibe. While we don’t have a ton of deets on his desert adventures, his presence alone adds to the festival’s growing celebrity status. It’s like Coachella, but with fire and less Coachella.
Burning Man: Where the Tech Titans Play
By 
Paul Goodman
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While the desert gathering is still a haven for artists, musicians, and the counterculture, it’s also become a stomping ground for some of the biggest names in tech.
From Mark Zuckerberg’s grilled cheese stunt to Elon Musk’s mysterious desert escapades, these billionaire bros are giving Burning Man a serious Silicon Valley makeover.
Let’s talk Zuck. The Meta CEO made waves when he choppered into the desert for a quickie Burning Man visit, complete with a side of grilled cheese for the masses. It was like a real-life humblebrag, proving that even the richest guy in the world can whip up a mean sandwich. This kind of casual flexing is becoming all too common at the festival, widening the gap between the average burner and those who can afford a VIP experience.
And then there’s Jeff Bezos, the Amazon overlord. This guy’s been a Burning Man regular since the late '90s, long before it was cool (or, let’s be real, insanely expensive). His attendance, along with the rest of the tech elite, has fueled the perception of Burning Man as a playground for the one percent. It’s like the festival has gone from counterculture to country club, and not everyone’s invited.
The influx of tech billionaires has sparked a serious debate about Burning Man’s identity crisis. Is it still a place for radical self-expression and community, or has it become a glorified Coachella for the ultra-rich? One thing’s for sure: the desert is getting a whole lot less dusty for some lucky few.
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