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In a world of reality TV shows and
light entertainment, where issues are reduced to convenient soundbites,
WORD Christchurch, in association with Christchurch Arts Festival, is
proud to provide a platform for relevant, in-depth, stimulating — and
yes, also entertaining — discussion. For the curious and inquisitive,
for lovers of books and current affairs, Shifting Points of View is
a series of events designed to present new ways of looking at the
world, with an exciting line-up of local and international writers and
commentators, who just might change your mind.
Featuring:
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Patricia Grace, discussing her first novel in ten years, Chappy,
with Paula
Morris. On
Belonging
Peter
Singer (AUS/USA), one of the world’s most
influential philosophers, discussing effective altruism with Eric Crampton.
On
Effective Altruism
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Sarah Waters (UK),
acclaimed novelist, author of Fingersmith,
the Little
Stranger, and most recently, The Paying Guests.
Crimes of
Passion
Suki Kim (USA),
a journalist who went under cover to teach the sons of North Korea’s
elite. On North
Korea: Inventing the Truth
Jesse Bering (USA),
author of Perv,
arguing that we are all sexual deviants. On
Peversion
Margaret
Wilson on New Zealanders’ struggle for sovereignty
in today’s world. The
Struggle for Sovereignty
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