Spectacles of Safety and Tragedy

This chapter explores the safety and mortality statistics of the Burning Man festival, highlighting its surprisingly low fatalities compared to the vast number of attendees. It also recounts the historical Crash at Crush event from 1896, where a staged train collision led to casualties, examining public fascination with such spectacles. The discussion draws parallels between past and present events, questioning societal engagement with drama and the modern yearning for viral content.