This comment was written by Chelsea Larymore on 8 May 2019.

Postcolonial Speculative Fiction

Re: I like where you're going with this

Dawn, that is an excellent point. It is much easier to fail and just say something went wrong than to implement a solution that would alter most individuals' everyday lives. However, holding yourself accountable is the first step in solving any problem. I consider myself to be pretty concerned with ocean conservation. A lot of my art projects are based on that topic. However, I continue to use plastic like it isn't one of the biggest destroyers of our oceans. How can I consider myself an activist and yet continue to use straws? This goes to show that my habits are also contradictory. It is hard to give up the things that make life easier, like plastic bags and petrol-oil. Especially if you feel like you're the only one doing it. This ties pretty closely with my blog post about "Poison." Willful ignorance and deflection of responsibility play significant roles here. I will admit, I am willfully ignorant of the damage I inflict on the environment every time I use single-use plastic. Unfortunately, I belong to the majority in that aspect. It is highly problematic. In fact, it is so problematic that if change isn't brought about, it will eventually lead to the end of our world.

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