Thread by @ProfHughLewis

I think that one of the key reasons why it's so difficult to solve global problems like #spacedebris #climatechange & #oceanplastic is because we don't experience the harm; it's always someone else who is affected (1/n)

What I mean is that the harm is perceived to be 'out of sight' so it becomes easy to ignore. Even if it is not ignored, it's easy to assume that someone else will tackle it. (2/n)

And even if we aim to tackle it, it's under the assumption that we won't be alone in doing so and the costs/difficulties can be shared. (3/n)

I think that one of the reasons why we should all watch #DrowninginPlastic is because more than anything else @lizbonnin is our ambassador in this dark world we humans have created; we can empathise & fully understand her response (4/n)

@lizbonnin Because she responds as a human being & in a way that you and I would if we were there with her. The honesty & vulnerability connects us in a way that would not be as powerful if the typical rules of reporting were followed (5/n)

@lizbonnin It brings the problem into sight, but more than that it makes us feel the harm so that we can't push it out of mind. From my perspective, #DrowninginPlastic is one of the most powerful films I've seen (6/n)

@lizbonnin (so huge thanks & congrats to everyone involved, but especially @lizbonnin for being bold & brave) (7/n)

@lizbonnin Perhaps as important, #DrowninginPlastic shows us that humans can tackle these global challenges by working together without self-interest if we commit. Yes, it will not be easy, but it will definitely be worthwhile (8/n)

@lizbonnin Because sooner or later we will experience the harm unless we act now. 'Out of sight, out of mind' won't work for us much longer #BeTheChange (9/9)