]> http://www.integralvisioning.org/iv The World’s Biggest Problems portal has a simple, clear mission: educating people all around the world about the biggest problems facing humanity. These problems have two criteria, they must be global in scope, and have the potential to rapidly escalate into severe crises. Economic Collapse : Fragilities in the current global economy could tip the developed world into conditions not seen since the 1920s. Peak Oil : Petroleum has powered the modern world for almost 100 years; today, many industry insiders say the we may be reaching a permanent peak in oil production. Global Water Crisis : Over the last 50 years the human population has nearly tripled, while industrial pollution, unsustainable agriculture, and poor civic planning have decreased the overall water supply. Species Extinction : Certain species that human beings depend upon for our food supply are going extinct; if their numbers fall too low we may face extinction ourselves. Rapid Climate Change : While the debate rages on about the causes of climate change, global warming is an empirical fact. The problem is both a curse and blessing, in that people from different cultures will either have to work together or face mutual destruction. WBP fulfills its role in several ways: Content Aggregation : WBP utilizes the collective intelligence of its users by allowing them to independantly add content, ensuring that only the most relevant and timely information is pulled to the site. Sophisticated Filtration : The WBP tagging system filters and sorts information in a way that is natural and intuitive. It allows for users to filter content not only by problem, but also by specific issues within or between problems. Provides Objectivity : In a world where zero sum advocacy is the norm, WBP offers overviews of all the problems that seek to inform, not persuade, the reader. Gives its Users a Voice: All WBP users can post a personal blog on the site, giving them the ability to share their views with thousands of like minded people from all over the world. Read Staff Writings on these problems See Content related to these problems Newsfeed: en http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/economic-collapse/1067 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:05:49 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/economic-collapse/1056 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:48:05 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/economic-collapse/1049 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:09:02 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/economic-collapse/1048 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:57:25 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/species-extinction/1047 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:29:04 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/economic-collapse/1046 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:46:52 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/species-extinction/1045 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:16:49 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/economic-collapse/1042 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:09:21 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/rapid-climate-change/1041 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:02:56 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/species-extinction/1040 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:57:13 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/economic-collapse/1038 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:46:38 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/economic-collapse/1037 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:03:42 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/species-extinction/1034 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:25:59 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/rapid-climate-change/1033 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:46:49 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/peak-oil/1032 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:22:48 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/global-water-crisis/1031 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:52:29 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/global-water-crisis/1030 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:38:50 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/rapid-climate-change/1029 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:26:46 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/peak-oil/1028 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:39:42 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/peak-oil/1026 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:04:23 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/peak-oil/1025 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:03:57 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/peak-oil/1024 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:03:01 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/global-water-crisis/1023 Thu, 29 May 2008 09:14:19 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/economic-collapse/1021 Tue, 27 May 2008 13:46:30 -0700 http://www.arlingtoninstitute.org/wbp/peak-oil/1020 Tue, 27 May 2008 13:45:40 -0700