From the power of love shown after the Christchurch terror attacks, to why you should use the story of The Three Billy Goats Gruff to teach children about terrorism, Professor Peter O’Connor explains the intricacies of terrorism like you’ve never heard before.

This talk was part of the 2021 home edition of the Raising the Bar series, where academics talk about research breakthroughs, issues and how the world is changing.

Peter O’Connor is the Director of the Centre for Arts and Social Transformation at the University of Auckland. He is an expert in education and empowerment.


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Disclaimer: The ideas expressed in this talk reflect the views of the guest and not necessarily the views of The Big Q. 

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