I could argue that most tasks can be accomplished, but they may not be worth pursuing due to the cost and effort involved. It is astonishing to see how many global issues are political rather than technical, with groups often opposing or preventing the resolution or improvement of the problem.
Based on my life experience, I have learned that small actions can lead to significant outcomes, whereas starting with grand endeavors often leads to mental stagnation and lack of progress.
For instance, let's consider the challenge of addressing climate change and global warming. This is a complex issue composed of numerous interconnected problems. It becomes challenging to determine where to start, which aspect to tackle first, and from which angle to approach it. However, if we narrow our focus to a smaller component, such as plastics recycling, we gain more clarity. We can explore existing initiatives like the cleanup of the Pacific's floating garbage patch or the utilization of otherwise unrecyclable plastics in making blacktop pavement. This narrowed focus provides us with a direction to follow.
If we want to address emissions, a core aspect of combating global warming, the best technical approach would likely involve improving batteries that don't rely on rare metals. I've heard of advancements in saline-based and bacteria-grown batteries. By restricting the scope to batteries, we can identify specific areas to investigate. By avoiding broad and vague objectives, individuals can offer recommendations, share knowledge, and contribute effectively to the cause. If we remain with a large and vague goal it's very hard to make any progress at all.
Based on my life experience, I have learned that small actions can lead to significant outcomes, whereas starting with grand endeavors often leads to mental stagnation and lack of progress.
For instance, let's consider the challenge of addressing climate change and global warming. This is a complex issue composed of numerous interconnected problems. It becomes challenging to determine where to start, which aspect to tackle first, and from which angle to approach it. However, if we narrow our focus to a smaller component, such as plastics recycling, we gain more clarity. We can explore existing initiatives like the cleanup of the Pacific's floating garbage patch or the utilization of otherwise unrecyclable plastics in making blacktop pavement. This narrowed focus provides us with a direction to follow.
If we want to address emissions, a core aspect of combating global warming, the best technical approach would likely involve improving batteries that don't rely on rare metals. I've heard of advancements in saline-based and bacteria-grown batteries. By restricting the scope to batteries, we can identify specific areas to investigate. By avoiding broad and vague objectives, individuals can offer recommendations, share knowledge, and contribute effectively to the cause. If we remain with a large and vague goal it's very hard to make any progress at all.