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A deeply divisive figure, Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900) remains an enigma to this day. Infamous for his startling assertion that "God is dead", he is often misrepresented. In this illuminating account of Nietzsche's life and work, Robert Wicks skilfully navigates the controversy that continues to surround one of today’s most famous but least understood thinkers. Exploring the impact of Nietzsche's Christian upbringing and his childhood on his beliefs, Wicks demonstrates that, far from being a nihilist, Nietzsche offers a positive and understanding of human nature.

For generations, classic wisdom literature has taught that a healthy perspective can replenish our thirst for a meaningful and rewarding life. From its inception clinical psychology has followed suit, revealing that how we see ourselves and the world is more important than what we see or have-in essence, that a healthy perspective is tantamount to possessing the psychological "pearl of great price".

In this thought-provoking short story by Robert Wicks, listeners will be taken on a journey to a future where a vaccination called the sanity vaccine threatens to erase everything that makes us unique. Join a young boy who dares to dream of writing poetry and creating art in a society that discourages such pursuits. As fears grow that the sanity vaccination is losing its effectiveness, the existence of Patient 926, untouched by the vaccine, raises questions about the importance of preserving creativity and individuality.