Modern Delusions FRANCIS WHEEN on Late Night Live broadcast on Radio National Australia Thursday 24 November 2005: Summary A wide ranging discussion with the British journalist and author. Wheen's latest book is subtitled, 'A Short History of Modern Delusions', in which he challenges the rise in superstition, relativism and emotional hysteria over the past quarter of a century. Guests on this program : Francis Wheen, British journalist and author Publications : How Mumbo-Jumbo Conquered the World Author: Francis Wheen Publisher: Fourth Estate, 2004. Story Producer and Researcher: Kris Short