World's Biggest Problems

World’s Biggest Problems

Okay where do we even begin with exercise? I believe that question alone answers why some major problems have never been solved. Everyone’s biggest problems are different making it very hard to concentrate on and solving one issue at a time. With that being said, let me tell you what I think are major issues the world faces today.

1. Cybersecurity- According to Reuters Cyber-crime cost global economy $445 billion a year. Its one thing when people can hack into your bank account and clean you out, but what happens when they can control our computers in our armed forces? It would not be pretty if they somehow could gain access to controlling one of our unmanned drones?

• There are a few things as normal citizens that we can do to protect ourselves from being a victim. I just took the ISM 3004 class here at UF and this was one of the topics that we covered. You can protect your computer by keeping your firewalls turned on. Install or update your Antivirus Software. Install Anti spyware. Always keep your operating system up to date, and turn your computer off.

1. World Hunger- I’m sure this has made it on each of our list. For some it’s just something you have heard about from a beauty pageant or a commercial with a b-list celebrity asking for donations, but others have seen it firsthand.

• I can honestly say I have seen it firsthand up-close and personal.  Have made several trips to Haiti and it just breaks your heart to see people going without food for days on end. There are many reasons this happens. One is Governmental corruption. If you control the food you control the people. One way we have been able to help our friends in Haiti is by building relationships with people on the ground there and bypassing the ports and government agencies. Countries who are stable and have wealth should work together with programs to reach the people in need.
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1. Clean Drinking Water- Hard to believe that this is really a problem unless you travel outside of the United States. 780 million people do not have access to clean drinking water.

• I have been in different countries on mission trips that we couldn’t even brush our teeth in the water they were drinking.  We had to buy clean water or bring in elaborate filtration systems. This is a major problem that needs to be put to rest. It will need to begin with education to and for the people who live in these areas. They can be taught how to dig wells and treat the water properly. There are many organizations who have begun to fight this battle, but more organizations, people and funding will have to be brought together to win this fight.

1. Terrorism- Terrorism isn’t just something you hear about or see on the television anymore. It’s real and it is here where we live. So many senseless acts that are killing our friends and family’s needs to stop.

• It used to be on foreign lands where these acts took place, but with the freedom to travel around the world with such ease we are susceptible to attacks. We must start at the top with our commander and chief and have a little bit of diplomacy. We could certainly do a better job on who we are letting into our country. We must make sure all agencies communicate with each other with open information.

1. Pollution- The world’s pollution problem is rising to epic proportions. China’s air quality is so bad that scientists estimate the health problems associated with it claim 1.6 million lives a year, or about 4,000 people a day.

• Solution hmm could be a tough one. They could at least start playing by the same rules a lot of the rest of the world does. They do not seem to police their selves and do not let anyone else interfere either. Hopefully that country will come to the realization that they are hurting their selves and be more responsible.

1. Scarcity of Natural Resources- We are using and wasting a lot of the worlds natural resources.

• There are many different ways we can conserve our natural resources starting by simply recycling. Spend more money and researching efficiencies on many of our everyday appliances and cars.

1. Unemployment- This is a problem not only in emerging economies but also in advanced economies. Studies show that young people are especially vulnerable.

• I think the major reason for this is lack of education or being proficient in a particular trade or field. I think each student should be taught how to complete a resume that is suitable in today’s working environment.

1. Healthcare- it is estimated that more than 800 million people have no access to healthcare.

• That number is astounding. That means many people die each day of a common cold or some very simple illness just like that. I think countries who can afford to help out with this epidemic should pull together and send simple inexpensive drugs to emerging countries.

1. Human trafficking-the number of victims of this crime is astounding. There is an estimated 29.8 million in this slavery 50% of them being children.
   -The people in control of these sex rings should be prosecute to the extent of the law. One strike and you’re out should be the fine for anyone doing this to the children of the world.
2.  Poverty- Almost half of the world lives on less than $2.50 a day. According to unicef 22,000 children die each day due to poverty.
   -This is a problem so large that it will take all countries working together to figure out how to make sure that food is affordable to every person in every nation.
    

 

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