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Amelia Stockman's presentation on David W. Orr

There has not been a lot of good news in this time of the 'virus' but just as I was getting a little depressed about it all I was introduced to this presentation on David W. Orr by Amelia Stockman, a student and member of the next generation of scholars and practitioners in Australia. She has given me new hope that her generation is getting on with what needs to be done to overcome the mess they have inherited. Thank you Amelia":

Amelia's presentation youtube

https://youtu.be/5Kvj6rMbdU4

https://youtu.be/5Kvj6rMbdU4

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