This was the presentation I gave at my first stop of my little world tour promoting my new book for this lovely audience:
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- This is the blog of Pedro De Bruyckere (1974), an educational scientist. He co-wrote different books in which he debunks popular myths on GenY, GenZ, education and pop culture. Pedro is an often asked public speaker, one of his strongest points is that he is funny in explaining serious stuff.
Wish I could have been there – to present myself and to see this – but I had to refuse as I was trying not to break anything while gliding down a mountain on two skinny slats. Looks great!!!