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Fermenta Collective Reading Circle

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The Fermenta Collective Reading Circle
Join us for a collective exploration of fermentation — as culture, practice, and metaphor.
In this first gathering, we’ll dive into the rich and multifaceted world of fermentation through shared reading, discussion, and exchange. Together, we’ll explore how fermentation connects science and tradition, ecology and community, transformation and care.
This circle welcomes everyone — from curious beginners to experienced fermenters — who are interested in the microbial, material, and social dimensions of fermentation. We’ll read selected texts on fermented foods and their broader cultural contexts, share our own experiences, and reflect on how fermentation can inspire new ways of thinking and being together.
New participants are always welcome. We’ll provide the reading materials in advance and encourage you to bring your questions, stories, and perhaps even a taste of your latest ferment to share.

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Sat, Nov 22 · 3:00 PM CET
Fermentation as a Coevolutionary Force
Café BilderBuch, Akazienstraße 28, 10823, Berlin, DE
The Fermenta Collective Reading Circle
Join us for a collective exploration of fermentation — as culture, practice, and metaphor.
In our first meeting, we’ll begin with The Art of Fermentation by Sandor Ellix Katz — a foundational text that celebrates the transformative power of microbial life. Katz invites us to think of fermentation not only as a biological process but also as a deeply cultural and ecological practice — one that connects us to the living world, to our ancestors, and to one another.
We’ll start by reading and discussing the first chapter, which introduces fermentation as a creative, everyday act of collaboration with microbes. Together, we’ll reflect on Katz’s approach to knowledge-sharing, his emphasis on experimentation and intuition, and what it means to cultivate a fermentative mindset in our own lives and communities.
Everyone interested in microbes, transformation, and collective learning is welcome.
New members can join at any time — we’ll share the reading list and materials for each upcoming session. Bring your curiosity, your reflections, and maybe a ferment or two to share.

The Art of Fermentation by Sandor Ellix Katz
Chapter 1: Fermentation as a Coevolutionary Force
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