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What happens when Burner behavior goes under the microscope? Sociologists, ecologists, and economists have been on this show. Now we’re looking at this culture through a new lens: primatology.

Isabel Behncke is an evolutionary biologist and a Burning Man Project Board Member. From tracking bonobos in the jungle to observing humans on playa, she shares her groundbreaking research on ritual and play.

In this mind-expanding conversation, she and Stuart explore:

   🏕️ "Dunbar's number" and how camp size matters

   🦍 The evolutionary purpose of play for young and old

   🤝 How risk, trust, and vulnerability build true community

   🎁 The ancient, radical act of giving without expecting anything back

If you’re a social science fan, a camp lead of dynamic humans, or just a lover of wild stories about bonobos, humans, and other animals, get ready to understand your own playful nature!

Watch it on YouTube here. 

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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homo_Ludens

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