The Hypnotic Delusion | Science of Crying | Rethinking Tattoos | Dumb Ways To Die

If you are having trouble viewing this newsletter, please try the online version at the ABC Radio National website Wednesday 28 November 2012 Science, psychology, religion and sexuality all feature this week on RN. We discover how hypnosis is being used to treat psychological delusions, analyse the science behind crying, re-asses some Bible passages used to reject homosexuality in Christianity and hear how cricket nut and Army officer Malcolm became Cate. If you'd like to add to the discussion with other RN listeners, you can leave comments on each of the program pages on the RN website, or visit our Facebook page. Coming Up Life Matters: Friday Talkback—Crying Sobbing, wailing, bawling, weeping...why do we cry and how does it make us feel? Sounds simple enough but the science and psychology behind shedding a tear is mysterious and complex. This Friday, we unpack all this and hear from listeners about what happens when they well up. Call 1300 22 55 76 after 9AM (AEDT). Friday 30 November 9am Encounter: Why Poland? Facing the Demons of Jewish History ABC Boyer lecturer, Professor Martin Krygier, leads a discussion between Polish-Australians of Jewish and non-Jewish backgrounds to scrutinise the events in Poland of the Second World War, which led to the annihilation of ninety per cent of Poland's 3.3 million strong Jewish population. Saturday 1 December 1pm Awake!: Dark Emu Bruce Pascoe's latest novel is a story about solitude, mateship and dying set in the Victorian bush. Its hero is that most reviled of introduced species— the fox. But his forthcoming work of non-fiction Dark Emu is an environmental history that challenges the startling lack of intellectual curiosity about Aboriginal agriculture. Saturday 1 December 6pm 360 Documentaries: Rethinking Ink Tattoos used to be just for bikies, criminals and sailors but today they're high fashion and big business, almost everyone has been inked. From dolphins to mermaids to mandalas, behind every tattoo there's a unique story of self expression, catharsis, youthful whim or regret. Sunday 2 December 10am Big Ideas: Religion and Sexuality The Hon Michael Kirby dismantles passages of the bible which are called upon to reject homosexuality in Christian ethics and references a book which argues that there is no biblical warrant for condemning either a homosexual orientation or a faithful and committed homosexual relationship. Tuesday 4 December 8pm Most Popular RN Drive: The Drawing Room Today's thoroughly modern woman is looking decidedly old fashioned. With knitting groups, sewing classes, recycling everything from stockings to soap, recipe swaps, and a curious interest in home management books that would have been burned by young feminists during the 70s. What has led to this spendthrift and do-it-yourself culture? Common Knowledge: Dumb Ways To Die and TL;DR There are public awareness campaigns about everything from seatbelts to safe sex. These messages certainly reflect our culture back to us, but do they provide us with a de facto moral and ethical framework?  Cassie McCullough and guests ABC's The Drum Editor, Chip Rolley and Tommy Murphy discuss this and also ask, is longform journalism enjoying a renaissance? Future Tense: A Philanthropic Future Personal philanthropy is on the rise, in 2011, in the US, it accounted for almost 300 billion dollars. New approaches to philanthropy, including crowd-funding, are making it easier for ordinary individuals to give. But it's not just about money—increasingly more people are donating both their skills and time. Saturday Extra: How Malcolm Became Cate Cate McGregor is a cricket nut who was made a member of the Order of Australia for exceptional service to the Australian Army. But until recently she was a man called Malcolm. The book An Indian Summer Of Cricket charts the huge shifts in her two key worlds—cricket and the Army. Cate speaks to Geraldine Doogue. All In The Mind: The Hypnotic Delusion Ever heard of Cotard's delusion—the belief that you are dead, or Capgras delusion—that your loved one is an imposter?  Delusions can be hard to treat, but researchers are now using hypnosis to recreate delusions in healthy volunteers in the lab, to help treat them more effectively.  And, Lynne Malcolm finds out if she's hypnotisable. News, Competitions and Events TED Radio Hour is Joining RN On Saturday nights next year, as part of RN's Best of World Radio, we present the Ted Radio Hour. A popular NPR program it will join BBC arts program The Strand and culture show Monocle in the Saturday night timeslot. Summer on RN is the perfect time to hear a mix of new voices and different programs, and an opportunity to catch-up on some of the best highlights from throughout the year. We're delighted John Doyle is presenting Summer Breakfast each week day morning from 17 December to 27 January, you can read about the changes on the RN homepage soon. 2012 Boyer Lectures Tune in to RN at 5.30pm this Sunday for the third instalment of Marcia Langton's 2012 Boyer Lectures, The Quiet Revolution: Indigenous People and the Resources Boom. You can download the podcasts of lectures one and two here. Spread the Word Did you find this information interesting? If so, please forward this email to your friends and family. Use the Subscribe , Facebook , and Twitter links to join the conversation. Choose the time you listen There's never been more ways to engage with RN's refreshed programming and great mix of new and established voices. Connect at abc.net.au/radionational for podcasts , live streams , transcripts , special features , and much more. If you want to stay mobile, download the ABC App here or tune in through digital radio . 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