Greta Thunberg

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Frankly, I DOUBT she has AS. She knows NOTHING about the climate!

I think she's been discussed quite a bit on here because of her autism.

People dismiss her opinions because she is young. How could she possibly know anything?
People dismiss her opinions because she is idealistic. Her solution is incompatible with the capitalist, industrial soceity we've spent the last few centuries constructing.
People dismiss her opinions because she's female, or autistic or they can't believe they are her own, she must have been manipulated in some way.

Thing is, every time I've heard her speak she's made her points clearly and rationally, with reference to scientific evidence. She knows what she's talking about. She is often more across the detail and facts than whoever she is talking to, people who are paid to know this stuff like politicians and journalists. She is extraordinarily good at pricking the pomposity of people who are supposed to be ensuring the effects of climate change are effectively mitigated. She often does this with humour.

So I think she's a tremendous role model for young people, women and autistic people. If nothing else she has shown that young people can have a voice in politics, they have valuable additions to make to the debate. You can be young and serious. You are not completely at the mercy of old fogeys who have long given up on the notion that change is possible, just because they've never seen it or fought for it, or just don't want it because it inconveniences them.

Thank You everybody for answering. Your responses mean everything to Me

Greta Thunberg is a Climate Activist who is on The Spectrum. I'm just wondering how People on this site feel about Her. Do you consider Greta to be a good role Model/Influence? Just looking for some opinions, please no hateful comments.

Unfortunately the problem with any activism is that it is emotionally motivated and this tends to limit thinking. That said, activism is very necessary. One of the paradoxes of being human.

Emotionalism over rationality is never a good thing.

Context:
Today's activists.

From what I have seen, many/most are celebrity-seeking narcissistic personality types.
Not saying this applies to GT.
And it doesn't surprise me any longer that many find wealth very rapidly after their show of virtue-signalling.

There are many millions of activists who have devoted themselves to making the world a more humane, decent, and livable place. A very tiny fraction of these are celebrities. Most just do what they can and work hard at it, for no money and often endangering themselves and sometimes putting up with being vilified. There is no glory in being an activist, and certainly no money.

I was an activist for many years, though I am no longer able to, most of my friends are activists. For absolutely no money or glory.

I was an activist for many years, though I am no longer able to, most of my friends are activists. For absolutely no money or glory.

Back in my day, activists were the "Tree hugger" type.
They were good meaning gentle ppl.
These days, many are violent in rhetoric if not in actuality, and have no respect for the rights of others.

Now, where is my super glue and a map of an arterial road?

Greta Thunberg is a Climate Activist who is on The Spectrum. I'm just wondering how People on this site feel about Her. Do you consider Greta to be a good role Model/Influence? Just looking for some opinions, please no hateful comments.