Boyan Slat & The Ocean Cleanup -- Chien Nguyen

For the first time, I saw the video related to his innovative idea about the Ocean Cleanup in order to deal with the serious environmental issue and then I was really awe-inspiring. On the one hand, Boyan Slat had a brave and consistent heart and mind so that he could introduce his idea to a massive number of people including excellent scientists in a TED talks in 2011, especially it was inevitable that he also had a concrete mind to encourage many knowledgeable and wealthy entrepreneurs for raising his funds (approximately $9,000). 
Besides, despite facing a lot of trouble and criticism, he always kept in mind his initial ideas and developed them gradually and completely. I must admit that he is truly courageous. With the first two systems, although they were not really working effectively, there was a huge amount of garbage collected. and I firmly believe that it would be more successful for their new system 003 in the near future. 

Anyway, we humans should be grateful for his creative idea because there has been no one was adventurous enough to solve this environmental problem that has been destroying marine life from time to time. Thank you, Slat! Keep on going!



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  1. Ryota IwamiAugust 30, 2023 at 4:05 PM

    I also believe that his plan will get more successes.

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  2. Chia MiyaharaAugust 30, 2023 at 4:12 PM

    I agree with you. I was inspired by this video too.

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  3. Aina TaniguchiAugust 30, 2023 at 4:14 PM

    I agree with your opinion. His idea is amazing! What a cruel picture. We need to take actions this more seriously.

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  4. Ilryeon YunAugust 30, 2023 at 4:24 PM

    I also thank to Slat!

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  5. AnjiAugust 30, 2023 at 4:33 PM

    we also have to think about this question seriously.

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  6. David WoodfieldAugust 30, 2023 at 4:36 PM

    I like your adjectives "brave & consistent." Bravery in fits and starts isn't so persuasive or transformative. If you are brave and continue to be brave. Now, that can reap dividends. David :-)

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  7. Nao MiyaharaAugust 30, 2023 at 4:37 PM

    I also think we have to appreciate him

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  8. Ryota IwamiAugust 30, 2023 at 4:49 PM

    I was impressed

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