Solving the World's Biggest Problems (and Solutions!)

World’s Biggest Problems (and solutions!)

Here is a list of ten things that I consider to be universal problems that should be solved.

1.       Laziness. I think that a lot of people don’t want to grab opportunities that are right in front of them simply because it requires some work. I’m guilty of this. Every once in a while, I have that “Why should I go the extra mile?” mindset. I think that the world would be a better place if people instead asked “Why shouldn’t I go the extra mile?” I believe that solving this problem would be like a falling domino to knock down other problems in our world today.

2.       Water Resources. The world has such a small percentage of fresh water. It is hard to recognize that water is limited. Side issues such as pollution and littering have led to the contamination of fresh water supplies. Companies like The Coca-Cola Company have noted this and started initiatives to restore water supplies. I think that more companies should take responsibility for their own water usage and renew the resources they use.

3.       Corruption in politics and government. I am not the person who likes to argue about politics or how our country should be run. However, I hate corruption, and it is particularly damaging in political systems. Countries would be way better off if the leaders wanted to be leaders for the sole purpose of making the country a better place for his/her people to live.

4.       Face to Face Conversation. I think this problem mostly exists within the US, but I believe that such an aggressive increase in accessibility to the internet and social media has lead the American people to struggle with face to face conversation. I think that people should be made aware of how much they are losing through a campaign that encourages building relationships.

5.       Famine or lack of food resources. Every so often, I go to bed without having time to have eaten and wake up with an awful nauseous feeling. I cannot even imagine having that be a regular feeling in life. It is so wrong that some people throw away food on a regular basis and other people are lucky if they are able to find anything. A website should be made that compiles list of trustworthy nonprofit organizations people can donate to in order to bring food to people that don’t have access to it.

6.       Unemployment. While there are plenty of people who do have jobs, there are still many who do not. I recognize that there is only so much that can be done to eliminate unemployment if some people are lazy and do not want to work to get a job, but I still think that more could be done to resolve the issue. I think that more corporations should have their products made in the United States. Though it might be more expensive in the short term, in the long term, more people would be employed and pushing money back into the economy.

7.       Obesity. I think that obesity is a hard issue to address seeing as though it can become a disease. I think that the most important step that would could take towards beating obesity is making people aware and informed. It is important for people to be educated on what is considered healthy eating, how often they should work-out or even just move around and be active. If the general population doesn’t know much, they won’t be able to help solve anything.

8.       Cancer and other deadly diseases. Having personally lost loved ones to cancer, I think that everything imaginable should be done to get rid of it. I believe that government money should be given to research groups and universities to look for solutions and end cancer.

9.       Education. In some countries around the world, children are unable to go to school to learn how to read and write. I think it is extremely important that everyone has the chance to learn and be literate. I think that a campaign should be started to raise donated money to start more free schools around the world.

10.   Child abuse and neglect. I believe that no child should ever have to go through traumatic situations that haunt them through adulthood. I think that schools should all have counselors who are trained to sense that kind of thing among children. I also think that the adoption process should be shortened. I know many people personally who have wanted to adopt and simply love children who have been hurt, but they struggle to get through the court system in order to do so. It should be made easier to connect children with loving homes.

 

Megan