Problems (most-possible to implement' to 'least-possible to implement)
1. hunger
2 .wealth inequality
3. terrorism
4. climate change
5. corrupt governments
Solutions (most-possible to implement' to 'least-possible to implement)
1. climate change
2. terrorism
3. hunger
4. corrupt governments
5. wealth inequality
Problems justification
As far as my order for the largest issues of the world, I felt as if my list made sense. Hunger is without a doubt number one on my list because if people are dying off due to not being able to eat, then suddenly several other problems become irrelevant. Wealth inequality can be directly/indirectly related to almost every major issue in the world, so it get number 2. Terrorism has recently risen to the forefront of the worlds issues, and the fact that so many nations have come together to combat it shows its importance. All things aside, Earth is our planet. If we as humans continue to do what we are doing to the planet in terms of climate change, then things can go nowhere but downhill. Lastly, corrupt governments can be related to various issues (hunger, poverty, etc.) so I made it number 5 on my list.
Solutions justification
On a scale of feasibility, climate change is number one for me. All that needs to be done is have governments take action and or have public opinion made aware of the current climate situation. Terrorism is number two. Although it's somewhat controversial to discuss how exactly to fight terrorism, there is no doubt that it needs to be fought. Thus it should be relatively easy (compared to other issues) to get anything going. Hunger is next on the list, simply because if the world can become more informed on the situation of hunger, then donations and relief efforts will increase and hunger will decline. Corrupt governments are next, the idea is simple, don't vote for a corrupt government. The implementation of a democracy that is just is where things become difficult. Finally there is wealth inequality. Last on my list because no matter what is done, there will always the rich and the poor. However, things can be done to decrease the gap, so it gets number 5.
I think that it is interesting that you put corrupted governments on the list. I had not considered it as an issue, but I totally see your point. I would say that most governments slowly become corrupted, making it very difficult to know exactly where the line is drawn. The same goes for terrorism; some people would say that the USA terrorizes other countries into following it. I wouldn't personally go that far, but some people would. So for both of these more ideological issues, both problems arise with two groups of varying view points, we need to become more accepting as people. In my eyes, these are very difficult tasks to actually get rid of because there will always be evil people. I do believe that you are correct in that we need to take steps to decrease their prevalence, though. I really enjoyed your post's assessments of issues that I had not quite considered.
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These are definitely really big problems and I very much agree with what you've said. I think its good that you incorporated issues that are so in our faces but often times overlooked due to our privilege. I think this was very well worded and organized and I also appreciate how passionate you are about these things. We have some similarities and if you want to check out my list the link is http://kyrstind.blogspot.com/2016/01/top-5-world-problems.html.
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