Saturday morning thoughts

Woke up this morning with these questions: What are the real world problems today? Which one am I trying to solve? 

I can think of a few problems
* Energy Crisis
* Food, Water and Shelter (there are many without these) 
* Animosity arising out of cultural differences
* Eradication of multiple diseases
* Education
Please do contribute to my list.

I believe that I am solving the Energy Crisis, indirectly, by making energy efficient electronics .

Would love to do something more obvious.

 Karthik

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