'There's an implication for the things that clever people choose not to know.' Psychologist and former NBA star John Amaechi OBE talks to Helen Skelton and KΛI ЩIDDЯIПGƬӨП about the importance of understanding privilege 🧠 Listen back to the full interview 👇

@JohnAmaechi @HelenSkelton @Kaiwidd If anyone is hearing John speak for the first time, I urge you to seek out his BBC bitesize clips on white privilege and being anti racist. I have used these time & again to illustrate what I mean to people when I use those terms.

@JohnAmaechi @HelenSkelton @Kaiwidd He’s a national treasure

@JohnAmaechi @HelenSkelton @Kaiwidd The greateness of @JohnAmaechi lies in his ability to tackle difficult subjects, that many 'choose' to avoid out of self interest, with overwhelming clarity, impact & human empathy - gotta love this guy 👍🏾✊🏾👊🏾❤️

@JohnAmaechi @HelenSkelton @Kaiwidd The point is well made. We chose to ignore issues that would otherwise challenge us. I sat next to JA once on a balcony in a bar in Soho and I can absolutely confirm that there are very very few men that match his description outside of certain collision based sports.

@JohnAmaechi @HelenSkelton @Kaiwidd I could literally listen to you speak all day John. Thank you for breaking down what privilege in the this context means.😊

@JohnAmaechi @HelenSkelton @Kaiwidd John is an amazing human being. I'd love to give all 6'9" of him a massive hug 🥰

@JohnAmaechi @HelenSkelton @Kaiwidd To no one’s surprise, you remain a smart, decent person many decades after we first met, Meech. 🙏🏻

@JohnAmaechi @HelenSkelton @Kaiwidd If only there was but one implication.

@DavidOlusoga @JohnAmaechi @HelenSkelton @Kaiwidd That quote is incredible!