Wednesday, January 20, 8 to 10:30 p.m.

The Spore is a monthly meetup of like minded radical spirits which takes place in 30 cities around the globe. This month, we will be joined by author Charles Eisenstein and members of the Philadelphia Burning Man community to discuss the role of gifting as central to authentic communities.

At a time when billions are enslaved by passionless work while inequity reaches new historic heights, we are seeing a postmodern revival of sharing and gifting, with examples ranging from the open source movement to the annual Burning Man festival, where the economy is based solely on the gift.

In this Spore, we explore the abstract theory and practical dynamics of gifting, the challenges of implementing this innovative, yet archaic, way of getting what you want and wanting what you get. We invite fellow Evolvers to bring their precious gifts – whether it be witticisms or wood-carved totems to the Spore and spread them around. Edible gifts are always appreciated.

We are very honored to host Charles Eisenstein at this Spore. For those unfamiliar with his writing, I strongly recommend reading this article before we gather.  This chapter of Charles’s book, The Ascent of Humanity, speaks of gift culture.

Cost: gifts only. Each is welcome to bring a gift of shared food, attention, made objects, or anything you feel moved to give.

For more info, or to connect online, visit http://www.evolver.net/group/evolver_philadelphia_0. Evolver.net is a social networking site for the free of spirit and the self-reliant.