<p>Marina Cantacuzino talks to 29-year-old Bjørn Ihler, a writer, filmmaker and 'peace activist' from Norway. Bjørn is a survivor of the attack on Utøya Island in July 2011 when far-right extremist Anders Breivik killed 69 people and injured many more. Bjørn's expertise lies in countering extremist narratives, as well as deconstructing their propaganda.</p>

Marina Cantacuzino talks to 29-year-old Bjørn Ihler, a writer, filmmaker and 'peace activist' from Norway. Bjørn is a survivor of the attack on Utøya Island in July 2011 when far-right extremist Anders Breivik killed 69 people and injured many more. Bjørn's expertise lies in countering extremist narratives, as well as deconstructing their propaganda.

Bjørn Ihler on the power of personal storytelling, violent extremism and why it's important not to dehumanize terrorists

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Bjørn Ihler on the power of personal storytelling, violent extremism and why it's important not to dehumanize terrorists

Bjørn Ihler on the power of personal storytelling, violent extremism and why it's important not to dehumanize terrorists

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