A slang term used by people who have been to Burning Man (Burners) to describe the world outside of the Burn. The outside world is said to be 'default' because it's viewed as the version provided in lieu of a world one would have chosen if given the option. See also "cop out".
The gift economy, radical self-reliance and self-expression, art cars, and unpredictable day-to-day adventures of Black Rock City make me never want to return to the Default World.
by Andotech August 30, 2018