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Episode 5: The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas - Ursula K. Le Guin

July 21, 2021

Today after a bit of a hiatus we come back with a head scratching tale. We will wander through what it is like to be a part of a vast utopia so idyllic, that you more than likely will be unable to accept it as a possibility.

Well for every action, there is a reaction. What does it cost to create a utopia? Let's find out.

Hello everyone,

It has been quite awhile since our last foray into spinning a proverbial yarn. Though today, we are coming back with a wonderful story and piece of philosophical thinking. In case you are unfamiliar with the story I won’t say too much. I will say that my first time reading through this left me thinking quite a bit. The prose and masterful unfolding of the tale is something I hope you enjoy as much as I did. Without further ado:

The entirety of The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas is available online for reading.

Thank you for listening everyone. I am curious to know who among us would choose to stay within Omelas after learning of its secrets. If you’re curious as to my answer well, that’s my secret.

Be sure to dial, tune, airplay, Bluetooth, into the next instalment of Spin A Yarn. You can listen to us wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can follow me, Jordan Dawson on instagram @thejordandawson . Thank you all again for listening. I’ll see you soon.