Some brilliant programs have been broadcast recently on ABC Radio National’s All in the Mind program.
I’ve learned far more about why “good people do bad things”, why some people are more prone to violence or sex crimes in just one or two of Natasha Mitchell’s programs than anyone can ever hope to understand from all the holy books and revelations that have ever existed. And even better, what science has learned gives good reason to be hopeful for future treatment and preventive programs — if only primeval ignorance about human nature can give way in enough of society to make room for the facts.
Four of my favourites linked below — (recent programs still have podcasts available) Continue reading ““Sin”, genes and human nature”