1. Crime
2. Trouble Seeing a Doctor
3. Carbon Emissions
4. Second-Hand Smoke
5. Childhood Obesity
Top 5 Most Implementable Solutions
1. Solution to second-hand smoke: reduce the amount of indoor spaces, such as bars, where smoking cigarettes is permitted while making it known that e-cigarettes are okay for indoor use
2. Solution to crime: set up text alerts for crime by zip-code, like UF Alerts, and make alert systems, like the blue lights on campus, in areas where crime rates are high.
3. Solution to childhood obesity: create more exercise-inducing video games that appeal to a wider audience.
4. Solution to trouble seeing a doctor: making a personal, virtual experience widely available, such as one provided by IBM's Watson (not WebMD).
5. Solution to carbon emissions: making energy efficient cars more affordable and aesthetically appealing.
I chose crime as the number one problem because I believe it is the most universally-shared problem. Not everyone has trouble seeing a doctor, or is regularly in an environment where second-hand smoke is prevalent, and not every child struggles with obesity. While carbon emissions are a huge problem felt worldwide, its effects are very gradual, and therefore not felt extremely personally on a day-to-day basis. Therefore, I placed the problem of carbon emissions below trouble seeing a doctor because its short-run implications aren't as large.
I ranked the solution to second-hand smoke as the most feasible because it doesn't require the development or implementation of new technology; it's simply a matter of changing what's permitted in relevant locations. Moreover, anti-cigarette campaigns have informed the public of the health implications of second-hand smoke, and e-cigarette use is on the rise. Although the solution to crime also doesn't require the development of "new" technology, these systems could take a long time to implement and be costly. However, seeing these systems in working condition on campus everyday is why I ranked it second. The last three solutions all require a great deal of technological innovation which can involve lots of obstacles and take a great deal of time, making them less feasible than the first two solutions I ranked.
Hi Hayley,
ReplyDeleteI think your list of the top 5 world problems is very accurate. I also wrote about carbon emissions and global warming, as well as obesity. I also agree with second hand smoke as it goes along with our health issue. I wrote about crime as well while discussing international terrorism. I also thought you came up with very creative solutions, and I think the solution to second-hand smoke is definitely the most practical one. Here is the link to my blog post! - http://daniellesteinent3003.blogspot.com/2016/01/top-5-world-problems.html
Decreases the number of those exposed to smoke is so important. I also feel that educating others and creating a culture of educated, active that not only don't smoke, but that voice why it is not only completely detrimental to your own heal, but also to the health of others around you. Also as a young woman living on UF's campus, I agree that there needs to be more safety precautions put in place to help decrease crime and rape.
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