A Sane World

 

Recent evidence from the Human Genome Project suggests that only 5–10% of differences in psychology between us and our siblings are due to genes. It also appears that ethnic groups and social classes do not differ because of DNA. If we can start to create sane societies, we can be sane. But what is a sane society? And what role does spirituality play in sanity?

Oliver James was a child clinical psychologist before becoming an author, journalist, TV producer, radio broadcaster and TV presenter. He is the author of They F*** You Up – How to Survive Family Life and Affluenza – How to be Successful and Stay Sane. He has acted as an adviser to both New Labour and the Tories.

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