A World We Dare to Imagine - Part 1

Reading through the quote, phrases like “shared accountability for common human values,” “extend the notion that all men are created equal to every human being on the planet,” and “global structures and products,” really spoke to me. There are few greater “common human values” than the desire to fill your stomach. A massive issue in the world, even with the advent of unfathomable agricultural technology, remains to be food security and access to clean drinking water. And yet, if I am not mistaken, there is more than enough food produced on a daily basis to feed every person alive, and there is ample clean drinking water in the world as well. Given that such is the case, what holds us back from providing adequately for the world?

The agriculture industry, at large, is plagued with a plethora of sustainability issues (waste, pollution, water footprint, pesticides and aerosols, and many more) and prioritization of profit over fair distribution. In providing ample food for all, then, it would serve everyone’s interests to reduce waste and increase efficiency. 

Water purification technology is at an all-time high. If supply chain and accessibility issues can be solved, a greater proportion of the world can gain consistent access to clean drinking water, as well. 

The world I imagine is one where no one, especially no children, are held back by food insecurity or unclean water. We have the resources and means, we just need the action to make it work.

 

Comments

  1. UnknownApril 22, 2022 at 7:54 PM

    Hi Leon,

    I really liked your response to the excerpt from The Blue Sweater! I think tackling the agriculture industry issue is a great place to start as it solves multiple issues and there are real world solutions to the problem. I think some statistics into how much food we waste and how much we could be putting towards this problem would be really helpful. Good luck on the pitch!

    Dante

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