Accidental Gods

Must Read, Must Listen, Must View: Manda's favourite books, podcasts and videos this Winter Season

Dec 14, 2024

Dive into a world of literary exploration with captivating non-fiction that spotlights Indigenous perspectives and societal resilience. Discover tales of collapse and nature connection that provoke deep reflection. Journey through fantasy realms, embracing character development and themes of emotional intelligence. Moreover, engage with films and podcasts that inspire ecological action and regeneration, compelling listeners to rethink their narratives and embrace hope for a sustainable future. Perfect for cozy winter contemplation!

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Quick takeaways

The podcast emphasizes the necessity of integrating ancient Indigenous narratives to shift from a trauma-based culture to one that fosters connection and initiation.

It critically examines modern systems through 'Hospicing Modernity,' advocating for a reevaluation of societal values to envision a healthier future.

Deep dives

Exploration of Narratives and Cultural Perspectives

The podcast delves into the contrasting narratives presented in Tyson Yonka-Purta's book, 'Right Story, Wrong Story.' It highlights the distinction between First Nations Indigenous narratives and the trauma culture that dominates modern society. The discussion emphasizes the importance of analyzing contemporary global issues through the lens of ancient wisdom and holistic knowledge while recognizing that such wisdom alone may not provide all the solutions. This shift in perspective is portrayed as essential for moving from a trauma-based culture to one that embraces initiation and connection with the web of life.

Intro

5min

Literary Journeys Through Collapse and Connection

12min

Exploring the Depths of Fantasy Literature

3min

Exploring Character Depth and Sustainability in Fiction

2min

Media for Regeneration

7min

It's that time of year - when all we really want is to curl up and reflect, go inside, become the potential that will arise in the unfolding spring. If you want things to listen to or watch or read as you head into the long-nights, then these are (some of) the things that have caught my attention this year. Enjoy!

Books:

Non-Fiction
Hospicing Modernity by Vanessa Machada de Oliviera https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/hospicing-modernity-parting-with-harmful-ways-of-living-vanessa-machado-de-oliveira/6401710?ean=9781623176242
Pedagogies of Collapse: A Hopeful Education for the End of the World as we Know It by Ginie Servant-Miklos https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/pedagogies-of-collapse-9781350400498/ NB - you can download the pdf for FREE!
Flourishing Kin: Indigenous Foundations for Collective Wellbeing by Yuria Celidwen https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/flourishing-kin-indigenous-wisdom-for-collective-well-being-ph-d-celidwen-yuria/7727216?ean=9781649632043
Right Story, Wrong Story Tyson Yunkaporta https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/right-story-wrong-story-adventures-in-indigenous-thinking-tyson-yunkaporta/7645728?ean=9781922790439
Down the Rabbit Hole by Charlie Bennett CharlieBennettauthor.co.uk

Fiction:
Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-ministry-of-time-kaliane-bradley/7445878?ean=9781399726344
Venomous Lumpsucker by Ned Beauman https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/venomous-lumpsucker-ned-beauman/2764635?ean=9781473613577

Denise Baden 'Murder in the Climate Assembly' You can get a feel for the book here: https://www.dabaden.com/murder-in-the-climate-assembly/
Kickstarter here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dabaden/murder-in-the-climate-assembly

Katherine Addison 'Throne of Dragons' - due March 11th US and a few days later UK https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-tomb-of-dragons-the-cemeteries-of-amalo-book-3-katherine-addison/7764905?ean=9781837864393

Films
Richard Wain: The Oath of the Hopeful https://youtu.be/JFNEPx9NYVk
Roots so Deep https://rootssodeep.org/
The Shopping Conspiracy Trailer: https://youtu.be/OVfZw_eqJW8 Full film: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81554996
Future Council - not yet released: https://theregenerators.org/future-council/see-the-film/

Podcasts

Farm Gate 1 'What is Bill Gates doing to Africa's Food?' https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/farm-gate/id1490590788?i=1000675185519
Farm Gate 2 'Down the Rabbit Hole with Charlie Bennett' https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/farm-gate/id1490590788?i=1000678521906
The Great Simplification: Future Council: How Children are responding to our Planetary Crisis https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-great-simplification-with-nate-hagens/id1604218333?i=1000678061953
What is a Good Life with Mark McCartney - Rekindling our Wild Nature with Diarmuid Lyng https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/what-is-a-good-life/id1663668603?i=1000677421697
Wild w Sarah Wilson Indy Johar: the Starkest Collapse Prognosis I've heard https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/wild-with-sarah-wilson/id1548626341?i=1000677521024