00 / 00 Doris May Lessing discusses the inspiration behind "The Four-Gated City" BROADCAST: Jun. 10, 1969 | DURATION: 00:56:05 Synopsis Doris May Lessing discusses the inspiration behind "The Four-Gated City", her thoughts about science and humanity, and her predictions for the future. Details Broadcast Date Jun. 10, 1969 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 56 minutes, 5 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Literature People Authors, Writers Tags Lessing, Doris, 1919-2013---Interviews Women authors, English--20th century--Interviews Women novelists, English--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Lessing, Doris May, 1919-,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Mental health Reflection of society in mental health disorders Banality of evil Knowledge of the past Space fiction Biblical seers Behavioral science Discord between youth and adults Humanity in medicine Dystopian future Lack of imagination Women's rights Related Programs Jack Conroy discusses sign painter Slappy Hooper Discussing the reissued book "Nuclear Culture: Living and Working in the World's Largest Atomic Complex" with the author Paul Loeb Apr. 23, 1986 Robert Cranny reads from and discusses his book, "On Us Thy Poor Children" Mar. 10, 1982 Maya Angelou discusses her autobiography “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” 1980 William Kennedy discusses his book "Very Old Bones" May. 13, 1992 John Powers discusses his book "Unoriginal sinner and the ice cream God" Oct. 14, 1977