2 types of problems in the world

Problems can be separated into two types. Those made by man and those made naturally.

A tsunami is not man made. A war is man made.

Looking at the news so much of what we need to do in the world and in our lives, is actually the result of other things we have done.

Environmentalists for example have two jobs. One to record and manage the natural world. The second to offer advice on how mankind is destroying the natural world. A lot of their time is wasted covering up other peoples actions.

Likewise in medicine there are genuine illnesses that no amount of care can prevent. The vast majority of medical time is spent treating illness and injury brought about by careless people. Again mankind making work for itself.

Rather than work to undo the mess that other people have done, would it not be infinitely more efficient to educate people not to make mistakes in the first place.

When there is a problem there are 2 ways of tackling it. Do things to stop it, or if we are the cause stopping doing it.

It's not fashionable to consider not doing something to be the solution of a problem, but in the balance of things not doing things is as likely to be the answer as doing things. A quick look at economics will explain why this is the case. If we ever solve a problem by not doing something then it damages the economy. Better in economic terms to do something with undesirable results, and then do more to solve the outcome. That way there are plenty of jobs.

In real terms I suggest not doing things is a very real solution to many problems, especially in health and environmental areas.