An inventor is captivating the Internet after proclaiming to be \u201cunder attack.\u201d<\/p>\n
Atlanta resident Julian Brown<\/strong> has not been seen since July 9, when he posted a cryptic video via Instagram.<\/p>\n \u201cI can\u2019t go into too much detail but there is some very, very odd stuff going on,\u201d he shared with his followers. \u201cI\u2019m certainly under attack right now in many different ways.\u201d<\/p>\n Julian\u2019s mom, Nia Brown<\/strong>, however, shared a different story on Monday, July 28, and claimed her son is safe.<\/p>\n While his location still remains a mystery to many fans, one thing is clear: Julian has grabbed the attention of many long before his apparent disappearance.<\/p>\n During his career, the inventor gained more than 1.7 million Instagram followers and grabbed the attention of those in the energy field thanks to his unique perspectives and innovations like plastoline \u2014 a tool he claims can recycle plastic by turning it into gasoline.<\/p>\n As fans eagerly wait for more updates and further proof that Julian is safe, keep reading to learn more about this inventor.<\/p>\n According to Forbes<\/i><\/span><\/a>, Julian is the founder of Naturejab<\/span><\/a> and is described as \u201can innovator in the use of microwave pyrolysis of plastic waste.\u201d<\/p>\n He helped create plastoline, a machine that converts plastic waste into usable fuels such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.<\/p>\n Julian previously launched a GoFundMe campaign in hopes of raising funds for his work.<\/p>\n \u201cI have been self-taught in turning plastic into fuel for five years,\u201d his GoFundMe description stated<\/span><\/a>. \u201cNow I will need YOUR help to raise money for the most important upgrade yet.\u201d<\/p>\n Julian is also a 776 Climate Fellow, a program of the 776 Foundation that funds young people who want to \u201cbuild a better future.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWhat motivated me was seeing the large plastic issue at hand throughout the world and not seeing any obvious solutions that were effective enough to make a difference,\u201d he explained to Forbes<\/i>. \u201cPlastic is clearly ending up in the oceans and landfills where it is affecting so many lives, including our own.\u201d<\/p>\nWho Is Julian Brown?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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