Our current international system fails to address collective challenges that transcend borders. Climate change accelerates without adequate enforcement mechanisms. AI development proceeds with minimal coordination, creating risks as nations and corporations compete without adequate safety protocols. While centuries of diplomatic evolution have occurred, armed conflict remains the ultimate arbiter when national interests clash, with military spending exceeding $2 trillion annually. Our interconnected world’s governance remains fragmented, leaving humanity unable to effectively address existential threats.

Housing shortages and skyrocketing prices are creating crises in regions across the globe. The human impact is devastating, particularly for renters. When housing prices rise, landlords often raise rents to match market rates, forcing long-term residents to relocate to more affordable areas—disrupting their social bonds, employment, and community ties.

Multi-party democracies face a persistent challenge: the formation of governing coalitions. After elections, parties must negotiate alliances to secure a majority, often resulting in extended periods of governmental paralysis. While this traditional system has served democracies well, its limitations are becoming increasingly apparent.

Governments around the world often provide free education. Almost always, they not only provide but also organize it.