Top 5 World Problems

Most Serious Problems

1. Ignorance

- Unfortunately many people throughout the world, like myself create misguided judgements about various situations and other people. I believe that there is good that exists in the hearts of many people, but quick judgements combined with ignorance cause for much mistrust and unkindness in the world. If people were to open their minds and hearts, not be quick to judge to seek the goodness in everyone, we will get closer to being free of ignorance.

2. World Poverty

- Several countries that serves as a destination for outsourced work have populations who work long hours in in humane facilities for very little comparable pay. If the industries who utilize outsourced labor can fund for higher compensation for their employees can play a major factor towards creating a more equitable global society.

3. Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) 

- Highly resourceful, dangerous and leading terrorist organization at the present time. This radical organization is responsible for many of the in humane acts of violence throughout the Middle East, Europe and other Western societies. I believe if several key military powers and the cooperation of the United Nations work to extinguish ISIS, defund them, and dismantle them, the world will be one step closer to peace and safety.

4. Cancer

- Humans have gotten to the point in length of lifespan that the diseases and things that killed people many, many years ago have now become obsolete and nearly eradicated due to modern medicine and vaccinations. However, cancer has now become one of the leading causes of death. With the progress of research from top scientists and institutions, hopefully we will have a better alternative to dangerous chemotherapy.

5. Equity for various gender identities

- In much more conservative societies, people who identify with other identities than the normal gender binary (man, woman) face much societal adversity. Even women in some parts of the world do not have the same social and economic rights as men. If laws were implemented and societal views were changed to be more inclusive of others, more equity can be had for the greater humanity.

Solutions
1. Donald Trump

One of the front runners of the Republican Party has shown an incredible amount of ignorance and lack of empathy for non-supporters. Someone who is brash, abrasive, and has considerably closed-minded social and immigration policies has divided and polarized some populations in the U.S. Is popularity speaks to how his attitude and words actually reflect the views of some American voters. Once we get closer to primaries, hopefully another Republican candidate will sway the voters and snag the nomination. 

2. Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS)

I believe if several key military powers and the cooperation of the United Nations work to extinguish ISIS, defund them, and dismantle them, the world will be one step closer to peace and safety.

3. Health Care Reform
However, America and other countries may benefit more from adopting a health care policy similar to Canada, where citizens are highly taxed but in return receive free or highly subsidized health care and medical procedures.

4. Cancer

With the progress of research from top scientists and institutions, hopefully we will have a better alternative to dangerous chemotherapy.

5. Lack of consistent production of energy throughout the world

If these populations who desire more energy were able to relocate or if countries around the world can send aid to start urbanizing third world countries, more families and people around the world will get with the new times.