Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20130318 | 20130319 (R4) | The first of five extracts from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jared Diamond's powerful new book, that asks what can traditional societies teach us about how we in the west live now? Drawing upon several decades of experience living and working in Papua New Guinea, Professor Diamond shows how traditional societies can offer an extraordinary window into how our ancestors lived for millions of years - until virtually yesterday, in evolutionary terms - and provide unique, often overlooked insights into human nature. Exploring how tribal peoples approach essential human problems, from childrearing to old age to conflict resolution to health, Diamond reminds us that the West achieved global dominance due to specific environmental and technological advantages, but Westerners do not necessarily have superior ideas about how to live well. Read by Crawford Logan. Abridged by Robin Brooks. Produced by Kirsteen Cameron. Jared Diamond asks what traditional cultures can teach us about modern society. | |
| 02 | War And Peace | 20130319 | 20130320 (R4) | Second extract from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jared Diamond's powerful new book that draws upon his several decades of experience living and working in Papua New Guinea. Professor Diamond argues that traditional societies offer a window onto how our ancestors lived for millions of years - until virtually yesterday, in evolutionary terms - and can provide unique, often overlooked insights into human nature. Read by Crawford Logan. Abridged by Robin Brooks. Produced by Kirsteen Cameron. What can be learned from traditional societies about conflict resolution and peacekeeping? |
| 03 | Child-rearing And Discipline | 20130320 | 20130321 (R4) | Extract from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jared Diamond's powerful new book that draws upon his several decades of experience living and working in Papua New Guinea. Professor Diamond argues that traditional societies offer a window onto how our ancestors lived for millions of years - until virtually yesterday, in evolutionary terms - and can provide unique, often overlooked insights into human nature. Read by Crawford Logan. Abridged by Robin Brooks. Produced by Kirsteen Cameron. Traditional cultures' attitudes towards children compared with those of modern society. |
| 04 | Treatment Of The Elderly | 20130321 | 20130322 (R4) | Extract from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jared Diamond's new book which suggests that traditional societies offer us a window onto how our ancestors lived for millions of years - until virtually yesterday, in evolutionary terms - and can provide unique, often overlooked insights into human nature. Read by Crawford Logan. Abridged by Robin Brooks. Produced by Kirsteen Cameron. What can traditional societies teach us about dealing with an ageing population? |
| 05 LAST | Diet And Health | 20130322 | 20130323 (R4) | Extract from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jared Diamond's powerful new book which suggests that traditional societies offer a window onto how our ancestors lived for millions of years - until virtually yesterday, in evolutionary terms - and can provide unique, often overlooked insights into human nature. Read by Crawford Logan. Abridged by Robin Brooks. Produced by Kirsteen Cameron. What can traditional societies teach us about living healthier lives? |