Would You Like to Choose the Race?

Earworms

By: Arvind Ethan David

Narrated by: Christina Elmore, Adam Campbell, Nyasha Hatendi, Anne Montavon, Odetta Elsie N’jie David

Length: 37 mins

Publisher's summary

Henry and Nomi are thrilled to find out they’re going to be parents. There is so much to think about, so many decisions they’ll need to make, about feeding schedules and childcare and schools. But there’s one decision they never would have imagined facing, and even considering the choice is a minefield of emotions and experiences and expectations.

After all, the only thing that hangs in the balance is the course of their child’s life.

Would You Like to Choose the Race? is written by Arvind Ethan David and stars Christine Elmore as Nomi Cook and Adam Campbell as Henry Cook.

Earworms is a series of short speculative-fiction dramas–tales of what might have been...or might yet be...or perhaps in fact are, if only you were paying attention...if only you were listening.

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Thought provoking with many strengths and a few weaknesses.

Deconstruction of the notion of race was mostly well done except for outdated terminology like slaves and slave owners. Also Biracial kids who have parents who make racial jokes like the dad does about Native Americans sometimes struggle and feel like they’re a joke so maybe don’t gloss over the impact of Henry doing that in the beginning. . Other than that, well done.

Facilitates Neuroplasticity

Succinct, yet laden with a powerful, thought-provoking narrative. As the construct of race continues to plague our existence, this helped me look-see-imagine what we can potentially become as a species. Le sigh...

amazing views

This story line and presentation is amazing. I love how such a dynamic topic is put into morsels and very palatable.

Parenting and Race

I’ve enjoyed other works by this author. This selection is an allegory about science and race. A mixed race couple learn they have the ability to choose the race of their child. This leads to uncomfortable discussions about race and heritage. Frankly it should’ve happened before they got married. As a childfree woman, this one bored me. The work is trying to be different and make people think, yet still panders to women baring children. A number of countries are learning that many women aren’t interested in have kids for a number of reasons. Cast was stellar, though parts were questionable.
Would love to see titles about men and women who don’t want kids.

Thought provoking!

Even though it’s a short story, the depth that you are asked to think surprised me.

truth

the honest was they spoke about life itself and the fact that they were not lieing

What a fascinating mindset

"Would You Like to Choose the Race?" is a thought-provoking and engaging audiobook that explores the concept of race and identity in the context of a fictional society where individuals can choose their own race. Through this thought experiment, David delves into the complexities of race, power dynamics, and social hierarchy.

Here are some key points from the audiobook:

* David presents a compelling argument that race is a social construct, and that the concept of race is often used to maintain power and privilege.
* He explores the idea that if individuals could choose their own race, it could potentially disrupt the existing social hierarchy and challenge the status quo.
* David also raises important questions about the implications of such a system, including the potential for cultural appropriation and the erasure of marginalized experiences.
* Through his thought experiment, David encourages listeners to think critically about the ways in which race operates in our society and to consider the possibilities of a more fluid and inclusive understanding of identity.

Overall, I found "Would You Like to Choose the Race?" to be a thought-provoking and engaging audiobook that challenges listeners to think critically about the complexities of race and identity. David's use of a fictional society as a thought experiment allows him to explore these complex issues in a unique and compelling way.

I specifically found the part where Henry tells Nomi that it is essentially her decision about if they move forward with a decision and she replied back with No, it's not just my decision this is our baby and you are the father you have just as much right as i do we'll make this decision together.

Giving the opinion that Father's have equal rights as to the decisions of their unborn children. it's just too bad that this is a fictional society because in real life Father's are second class citizens and have no rights when it comes to their unborn children.

No one should tell anyone what they should or shouldn't do with their body but it's personal responsibility to accept the actions of your behavior and if a decision to end a life that was created is just a one sided choice that is unfair to the father and to the unborn child. Parents should have equal rights because they are both just as responsible as the other and contribute emotionally, financially, and genetically to their child's future. Hence, it is only fair that both have an equal say in decisions that significantly impact their offspring.

Just like in this audiobook they had a choice and they made it together considering each other's feelings and beliefs.

What a wonderful world that would be.

Great topic

Great topic and great delivery I’m impressed by this production and voice actors.
Also, the story … wow it really makes you think where humanity is heading maybe. And ethics ethics ethics !

The way it should be!

This story gives me hope that someday soon, we can just be humans working together, being loved, and seeing each other as humans.

amazing

never have I reviewed a short story but this spoke to me it resonated with me and how I feel about race as a concept loved it 10/10