Introduction - recognising and responding to collapse, in "Breaking Together" by Jem Bendell (published May 9th 2023).

In this Introduction Professor Bendell outlines the full argument of the book. The chapter is narrated by Matthew Slater. 

Full audio book:
https://www.audible.com/pd/B0C8PHMP35/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-354993&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_354993_rh_us

To read more about the book:
https://jembendell.com/2023/04/08/breaking-together-a-freedom-loving-response-to-collapse/

Good Works (GW) believes that critical thought and open debate are some of the most important contributions to ensuring we are able to create a fairer, balanced and harmonious world for all living creatures. The views expressed in this book are those of the author and do not represent the views of Good Works or The Schumacher Institute.

Breaking Together

Introduction

Introduction to Breaking Together by Jem Bendell

Been spinning a long time, 29 years, more than half my life.  Have spun nearly every genre, have vacillated between taking this very seriously and not giving a fuck.  It is more than a hobby, this is integrating an artistic conversation spanning the globe and it is my passion.  This particular conversation we’ve been having in the Deep (house/tech/breaks) arena is particularly dope, and I’m excited to be a participant by spinning & producing that which moves my ass and soul, and raises my hands to the sky.  If asked, I'll say I spin Swamp music... humid Deep House/Breaks/Tech with vivid palates. &#13;
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Mixing is my zen-state.  It isn’t an intentional act as much as it is communion with sound, with the muse.  I don’t plan Sets.  My mantra is the ‘right song at the right time’, and you’re never going to answer that question until you’re in the moment.  I kicked the vinyl habit in ‘05, but I still use CDJs..  You can hear the excitement in a live-mixed set, when there’s no net, when the DJ is a sneeze away from a trainwreck.  I like a slippery beat or two, to flash your cards, to show this is real, this is Now, and we’re deep in it, together.  I also only like to mix deep, 3 mins or so.  It isn’t deep music unless you mix it deep, over your head in sounds, dancing with them as if Tai Chi, rolling them into another as if an Akido master.  The tracks dictate how they want to be mixed, the moment dictates what energy wants to emerge next; a DJ isn’t there to be intentional, we’re supposed to be receptive.  You can hear the difference.&#13;
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I enjoin you to take a listen, provide feedback, rock the fuck out.If you think this is going to suit your event, booking info can be sent here: <a href="mailto:eclairville@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eclairville@gmail.com</a>

Author of #BreakingTogether, a freedom-loving response to collapse. 

Full Professor, research analyst, sociologist, songwriter, syntropic farmer. Author of the Deep Adaptation paper and movement. 

"Doomer-in-chief" GQ Magazine 

Member of the band #Sambiloto. 

http://jembendell.com 

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