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We can identify the big problems that threaten us, so why can't we deal effectively with them.
My thoughts.
We have commercialized our problems. Millions are employed to deal with the effects of these problems. If we solve them these jobs are lost. The healthcare industry is a good example.
Lack of leadership. Most who find themselves in positions of power realize that the profits are in the problems, not the solutions.
Lack of vision. Neither leaders or citizens can visualize a world free of these problems.
Conflicting views of problems that lead to gridlock and inaction.
Inability to muster human resources. Many problems require a large work force doing hard, mundane work. People today aren't disposed to such work.
Attitude that science will solve the problems with miracle cures (or machines) that don't require participation or work by the citizenry.
Conflicting attitudes regarding the problems themselves. Many don't believe (or are confused) that there is a problem.
No time to spend on big problems. Most are beset by personal issues and have little time or energy to spend on problems that don't effect them directly or immediately.
Complacency, ignorance and apathy. "I don't know and I don't care" attitude.
My thoughts.
We have commercialized our problems. Millions are employed to deal with the effects of these problems. If we solve them these jobs are lost. The healthcare industry is a good example.
Lack of leadership. Most who find themselves in positions of power realize that the profits are in the problems, not the solutions.
Lack of vision. Neither leaders or citizens can visualize a world free of these problems.
Conflicting views of problems that lead to gridlock and inaction.
Inability to muster human resources. Many problems require a large work force doing hard, mundane work. People today aren't disposed to such work.
Attitude that science will solve the problems with miracle cures (or machines) that don't require participation or work by the citizenry.
Conflicting attitudes regarding the problems themselves. Many don't believe (or are confused) that there is a problem.
No time to spend on big problems. Most are beset by personal issues and have little time or energy to spend on problems that don't effect them directly or immediately.
Complacency, ignorance and apathy. "I don't know and I don't care" attitude.
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