Can we agree on this? Biggest problem in the world today.

[Exploding8]

Now that I think about it, our biggest problems are at their core a result of human nature. If everyone on Earth made an effort to become something better than what they are, and if we all worked together, and if we made the petty sacrifices none of us are willing to make (such as getting rid of money),its unlikely we would have many problems left to deal with.

The one problem I CAN'T see us being able to fix is, like MaxTheReaper said (in his own way XD), overpopulation

So ya, three big problems for humanity imho: Money, Human Nature, and Over population. The first two can, but almost definitely never will, be solved. The last one I can't imagine being able to solve without finding new planets to live on (seriously).

Btw, We can't say "the world's" biggest problems.

Just my 2 cents. XD

 

[AndresCL]

Sadly, the biggest problem of the world is us

 

[TheRightToArmBears]

The biggest problem today is that people are still trying to work toward the utopia theory, which is impossible. People should understand that by now.
At least, that's the biggest problem in my mind. Other than that, I suppose governments in general would rank pretty high.

I think, that a near-utopian society is possible. However, perfection is a flawed concept, so we cannot have a 'perfect' society. However, I think we should be trying to work towards a near-perfect society.

EDIT: However, I use however too much. oops.

 

[SquirrelPants]

The biggest problem today is that people are still trying to work toward the utopia theory, which is impossible. People should understand that by now.
At least, that's the biggest problem in my mind. Other than that, I suppose governments in general would rank pretty high.

I think, that a near-utopian society is possible. However, perfection is a flawed concept, so we cannot have a 'perfect' society. However, I think we should be trying to work towards a near-perfect society.

Ah, but however true that is, people are working for a Utopia, which is what I'm saying is the impossible thing.

 

[dallan262]

religion all of them get rid of them and the world would be a better place how ironic

 

[ekkaman]

the french

 

[robinkom]

Stupid people being allowed to breed.

Said stupid people's ignorance of proper parenting.

American School systems for lowering standards.

Worldwide intolerance of any and all nature by any and all bodies of people.

Capitalism.

Religion.

Everyone in the world who oppose one another for whatever stupid reason fail to understand that IT DOESN'T MATTER. These idiotic ideals that are fought and killed over are INCONSEQUENTIAL. What MATTERS is the preservation of the HUMAN RACE and our PLANET. Too bad Common Sense can't be a worldwide epidemic.

On a personal note, the barbarity that we display all over the world is what stops us from joining the intergalactic community if there actually IS any intelligent life elsewhere in the galaxy. If they can see us now, they know we're not ready for the responsibility. All the more reason for them to not touch down and make proper contact with us is the risk that "Joe-Bob Deliverance" is going to waddle out of his Double-Wide after watching a Blue Collar Comedy Tour marathon, see an alien ship set down in the distance, and run to grab his 'Git-R-Done' trucker cap and 12 gauge shotgun.

 

[Wyatt]

id say that if anything the world is getting better not worse. sure there are problems, there are ALLWAYS problems, but insde of 3 generations we went from world wars to 'minor conflicts', from huge superpowers glaring at one another over giant stockpiles of planet killing weapons to immagind threats of a possable nukes someplace in the middle east.

from 8 track players to the interenet *snicker*

seriously pick up a history book and actualy READ it. the worlds not so bad when looked at through the light of our PAST.

if i had to pick something that id really like to see us seriously focus on changing though, its the energy situation. Oil needs to go, we need to find cleaner renuable energy sources so that instead of having to kill other people to supply our own there can be enough for ALL of us.

ohh that and Isreal, we really REALLY need to find a way to solve the problems around Israel.

 

[oktalist]

The biggest problem today is that people are still trying to work toward the utopia theory, which is impossible. People should understand that by now.

I think, that a near-utopian society is possible. However, perfection is a flawed concept, so we cannot have a 'perfect' society. However, I think we should be trying to work towards a near-perfect society.

Ah, but however true that is, people are working for a Utopia, which is what I'm saying is the impossible thing.

The biggest problem in the world today is that too many people believe that. You better hope you're wrong, or else we're all going to die.

Capitalism.

This.

Shortage of the Resources. That is all.

There is a massive surplus of resources (not oil of course, but food etc.) it's just that some of us are hoarding it all for ourselves.

 

[space_oddity]

Poverty.





The US Defense budget could feed every mouth in every developing nation for 5 years.
Im not anti-American, im just saying its not a resource problem, its an attitude problem.

 

[SquirrelPants]

The biggest problem today is that people are still trying to work toward the utopia theory, which is impossible. People should understand that by now.

I think, that a near-utopian society is possible. However, perfection is a flawed concept, so we cannot have a 'perfect' society. However, I think we should be trying to work towards a near-perfect society.

Ah, but however true that is, people are working for a Utopia, which is what I'm saying is the impossible thing.

The biggest problem in the world today is that too many people believe that. You better hope you're wrong, or else we're all going to die.

I don't see why. A utopia is a perfect society, but what is perfection? For this explanation, I'm going with the most common answer I've received for that: It's when everybody is happy. I'm saying it's impossible because not everyone can be happy. People can be unhappy about other people being happy, people can be unhappy about being rejected by their dream girls. Basically, a utopia would take away the balance between good and evil: Everyone is good, no evil exists. It would also take away things such as free thinking, Orwell referenced that point a lot in 1984 and Animal Farm.
But I'm not saying a near utopia is impossible, I'm only saying that getting the true thing is completely out of reach.

 

[Lonan]

I would say pride is the world's biggest problem. Because we think we are better than others, we kill others for power and money. We destroy the environment cause we think we can own Mother Nature, and we spend too much cause we want more. I think Earth's biggest problem is just our hubris. We think we are superior to everything.

The roots of such thinking are in Christianity. It says that the earth belongs to humans, it says that everyone needs to multiply, and all that crap.

I agree with what your saying, but Christianity also says to take care of the earth.

SHH! You're not supposed to say that out loud! Listen to the passage that says that it doesn't matter what you do to the environment because God gave it to humanity. That one makes me feel good about myself. The other passage would mean an UPHEAVAL in everyone's lifestyles! We'd have to reduce the comforts we have in our already incredibly comfortable homes! Are you insane?! Now go take a long, hot shower. It's good for the environment.

 

[oktalist]

Ah, but however true that is, people are working for a Utopia, which is what I'm saying is the impossible thing.

The biggest problem in the world today is that too many people believe that. You better hope you're wrong, or else we're all going to die.

I don't see why. A utopia is a perfect society, but what is perfection?
[snip]
But I'm not saying a near utopia is impossible, I'm only saying that getting the true thing is completely out of reach.

Sure, I'm not talking about "perfection" either, whatever that is. Just something that's not capitalism. Most of the world's problems are rooted in competition and the profit incentive. *dons flame-retardant bodysuit*

(Nor do I hold any delusions that the Escapist forums might be the place where humanity finally "figures it all out"

 

[Owned by 3 year olds]

It's lack of education and greed.Those cause idiots to screw up everything.

 

[SquirrelPants]

Ah, but however true that is, people are working for a Utopia, which is what I'm saying is the impossible thing.

The biggest problem in the world today is that too many people believe that. You better hope you're wrong, or else we're all going to die.

I don't see why. A utopia is a perfect society, but what is perfection?
[snip]
But I'm not saying a near utopia is impossible, I'm only saying that getting the true thing is completely out of reach.

Sure, I'm not talking about "perfection" either, whatever that is. Just something that's not capitalism. Most of the world's problems are rooted in competition and the profit incentive. *dons flame-retardant bodysuit*

(Nor do I hold any delusions that the Escapist forums might be the place where humanity finally "figures it all out"

True, very true. I can't argue with that logic, nor do I have anything to add to it.
Also, that parenthetic part made me lol.

 

[Sh4dowSpec]

Mike and Dave sum it up better than I ever could.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spr5YFfrnA0

 

[Trace2010]

I still say religion. The reasons why I blame organised religion are far too great in number to explain. But seeing it first hand through my family, friends and work has made me feel this way. I'm watching evangelical Christian headcases prophesise and encourage working towards doomsday as well as stamping out others who do not accept their views, Islamic fundamentalists who cut off the hands of children and bully their women into utter oppression, Hindu's who can't settle on their land rights and Jews who cannot tolerate a Muslim presence.

It's frightening stuff, it really really is. In this modern day and age it's still incredibly terrifying to see how it continues to function. Some of the people that believe in this bullshit are world leaders, important political figures and celebrities! That counts for all religions too.

I can see the world being torn apart within the next twenty or thirty years.

Funny thing is...most Christians would probably agree with you.

 

[Trace2010]

As for my own answer:

Hmmm...how do I put this delicately....

The ill-conceived notion that a country can legislate equality and equity among things that are not inherently equal.