QUESTION: "What do you think is the biggest problem in our world today?"

In my opinion, the biggest problem in the world today is the gross absence of a strong universal sense of “right” and “wrong”, which is due to the gross absence of an accurate understanding (and application of) the nature of the Universe itself.

I see this as the biggest problem because if this problem is solved, all other problems will naturally be solved as effectively and efficiently as is humanly possible!

Please allow me to explain.

A careful observation of the Universe reveals that:

1) All parts of space can be viewed as both an individual part of a larger system as well as a collective system of smaller individual parts. Ultimately, all of space is revealed to be one infinitely large system made up of infinitely small parts.

APPLICATION: On a practical level, this naturally suggests that an ideal guiding perspective is one that balances the importance of the well-being of the individuals with the importance of the well-being of the collectives.

2) All events of time can be viewed as both a set of effects as well as a set of causes. Ultimately, all of time is revealed to be one eternal chain of causes and effects.

APPLICATION: On a practical level, this naturally suggests that an ideal guiding perspective is one that balances the importance of appreciating present well-being with the importance of nurturing future well-being.

Since we are one infinite entity that is eternally bound to an infinite chain of causes and effects, we can most effectively and efficiently experience ever-greater well-being by spending our time, money, and all other resources in the following balanced way:

1) Appreciating one's own present well-being
2) Helping others appreciate their present well-being
3) Nurturing one's own future well-being
4) Helping others nurture their future well-being

This wisdom naturally reveals an objective, scientific, spiritual, and universal system of ethics which suggests that a generally balanced (as outlined above) expenditure of time, money, and all other resources should be considered “right” or “good”; while a generally unbalanced expenditure of time, money, and all other resources that favors any of the above aspects of our infinite and eternal existence, especially at the expense of any of the others, should be considered “wrong” or “evil”.

In other words, that which is "Right" or "Good" is that which leads to greater well-being, while that which is "Wrong" or "Evil" is that which leads to lesser well-being; but the critical key to accurate judgement is the recognition that, ultimately, we are all one infinite and eternal entity and, therefore, our well-being is the natural result of successfully balancing our sense of priority between the dynamics of space(individual/self and collective/others) and time (now and future).

I refer to this simple, sensible, and powerful system of ethics as "Wholistic Ethics". Using this universal system of ethics as our moral compass, we can easily discern the difference between that which is helpful and that which is harmful to the well-being of our world as a whole and, ultimately, unite around sound judgements and plans of action regardless of our spiritual, political, national, or racial affiliations. Under these conditions, we can move swiftly from a dying world to a thriving world.

Additional note: Many people promote the idea that "Good" and "Evil" are merely polarized opposites that balance the whole (ultimately suggesting equal desirability); but, in my opinion, this widespread belief is extremely dangerous to our wholistic health and happiness. If you hold this belief, I strongly urge you to seriously consider the proposition that "Good" *IS* BALANCE and that "Evil" *IS* IMBALANCE. I think you will find this perspective to be very revealing!

In love, I offer you not only my suggestion for the biggest problem that exists in our world today; but also my suggestion for the most powerful solution that I can think of.