This post pretty much entirely relies on the assumption that work and interests are mutually exclusive. I think with most people, that is true, but there are a few lucky ones where this isn't the case. In my personal experience, those that are still connected with their interests are the lucky ones who have managed to find or make a profession that truly interests them. I've never been to Burning Man, but, I sort of suspect that a lot of the attendees are these sorts of people; they still have well defined interests and passions. That suggests they don't have a soul sucking job, as they still have a soul.
Ay Chris! I'm super glad you point out this assumption. I probably could've done some good placing an asterisks in there, one that acknowledges those folks who earn money doing what they enjoy. I mean - I know people who work within their passions, Capitalism definitely allows this. (Sometimes I even consider myself a fortunate enjoy-how-make-money person, sometimes : ) I think I omitted this point because I was trying to outline a Zeitgeist, which is a pretty broad stroke of analysis. I actually have trouble making such broad statements specifically because these omissions tend to occur. Over-simplification; Reductionist. Or maybe just a palette tester? Whatever it is, the question seemed to call for it and so I just went for it.