Week 4 Reading Reflection

1.     It was extremely interesting to learn about the different functions of the right and left hemispheres of the brain. I knew there was a difference between what qualities each side possesses, but I did not know that one side helps you understand things while the other side helps you analyze and verbalize those things. 

2.     I found the muddling mind-sets to be somewhat confusing. In my perspective the way you process things make you who you are. It does not hinder you from creative thinking.

3.     My first question would be: What are some common ways individuals try to activate their creative thoughts. My second question would be: Where do see innovation makes its biggest impact in the next 10 years.

4.     I slightly disagree with the muddling-mind sets. The reason being that everyone is somewhat bias in their own way, but I believe that is part of the reason you think the way you do.  

Top 5 World Problems

Worlds Top 5 Problems

1.     Poverty

2.     Environmental Pollution

3.     Nuclear Proliferation

4.     Solving Cancer

5.     Terrorism

Justification: Poverty is the largest problem the world faces due the magnitude of individuals it effects and the intensity at which it affects them. On a daily basis millions of people throughout the world struggle to obtain simple necessities, such as food, water, and shelter. While there are tremendous issues plaguing our world the fact that such a large portion of people still struggle to maintain the essentials of life is staggering.

Top 5 Solutions

1.     Increase funds for energy efficient and pollution free development

2.     Increase funds for cancer research. Employee the smartest individuals to work for a cure

3.     Increase public education to create more jobs for the lower economic classes

4.     Set movements to enact a global reduction of nuclear weapons

5.     Send military and financial support to countries in need and install stable governments.

Justification: Increasing funds for energy efficient development is the most plausible solution to an issue simply because there is an abundance of solutions already in existence. The issue now is simply implementation.