Odd Man Inn Bite-Size Book Club
Odd Man Inn Bite-Size Book Club
Event Details
- Dates: (these are two separate events) Tuesday, October 22 (5:00 PM CT); November 12 (6:00 PM CT) -
- Location: Virtual meeting (link will be sent upon registration)
- Price: Free (registration required)
Book Selection
We'll be discussing selections from "An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Worlds Around Us" by Ed Yong (2022).
Reading Assignments
- Introduction: "The Only True Voyage" (pgs. 3-16)
- Ch 1: "Leaking Sacks of Chemicals" (pgs. 17-29, to the page break)
- Ch 13: "Save the Quiet, Preserve the Dark" (pgs. 335-355)
Don't worry if you can't read the entire book - we'll provide these selections via email after registration.
What to Expect
Just to get started, we can talk about the concept of “Umwelt,” as Yong explains it. We will discuss how this concept helps us understand pigs-being-pigs, and helps us think well about how to advocate “across species.” Working with Yong’s last chapter as an example, we can also talk about effective ways to use scientific knowledge as a foundation for effective advocacy.
The format is discussion-driven, so we will no doubt take some unanticipated roads in the conversation, and the table will be open as we go for your ideas and reflections based on the readings.
Limited Availability
Only 10 spots available to ensure quality discussion. Register now to secure your place!
How to Prepare
- Register for the event
- Watch for an email with reading selections and meeting link
- Read the assigned sections before the meeting
- Come ready to engage in thoughtful discussion!
Register now to join us for an evening of insight, discussion, and community!
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Content Warning: While our selected reading does not include this content, it is important to note that some parts of the book describe insights from behavioral experiments with animals in captivity. At OMI, we advocate for the freedom and natural behaviors of ALL animals. Our discussion will focus on using the book's insights to deepen our understanding of animal experiences, and exploring ethical ways of coexisting with and advocating for animals in their natural habitats.
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About the Book
"An Immense World" by Ed Yong is a New York Times bestseller that takes readers on a thrilling tour of the radically different ways animals perceive the world. This Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist's work promises to fill you with wonder and forever alter your perspective on the animal kingdom.
While we'll provide the selected readings via email, we encourage you to explore the entire book. If your local library doesn’t have a copy, please consider purchasing through the link below. A very modest portion of your purchase will support Odd Man Inn Animal Refuge.
About Our Facilitator
Sharon Carson, Ph.D., is a Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor in the Departments of English, as well as Philosophy and Ethics at the University of North Dakota. As an OMI volunteer helping with education projects, she is delighted to help launch the Bite-Size Book Club (our own BBC!) to support OMI’s commitments to open discussion of complex topics, community building, and the collaborative creation of better knowledge.