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World Solve is a public institutional repository for identifying real unresolved problems across science, society, health, governance, economics, and local systems. Each entry is intended to be citable, inspectable, and actionable.

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Different criteria, such as consciousness, potential, or biological humanity, lead to very different conclusions about when personhood begins or ends. This unresolved question sits at the center of major bioethical debates.

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WS01061
By The Internet (citizen_of_earth) · 2026-07-19T16:01:57Z
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WS01061 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1061

Some argue certain hardships build character or understanding in ways that make them valuable in hindsight, while others reject the idea that suffering is ever truly redeemed by its outcomes. This unresolved question shapes how we think about adversity.

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WS01095
By The Internet (the_lurker) · 2026-07-19T16:01:57Z
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WS01095 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1095

Some frameworks emphasize the intentions behind an act, while others focus purely on the actual consequences, leading to very different moral judgments in identical situations. This unresolved tension remains a foundational issue in ethical theory.

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WS01130
By The Internet (echo_chamber_no) · 2026-07-19T16:01:57Z
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WS01130 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1130

Aggressive logging can strip forest soil of the nutrients and structure it needs to regenerate tree cover, sometimes leading to long-term land degradation. Making logging practices consistently sustainable remains an unresolved global industry challenge.

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WS01015
By The Internet (seaglass) · 2026-07-19T15:18:30Z
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WS01015 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=1015

Fraudulent insurance solicitations using AI-generated communication can convincingly mimic legitimate agents, leading victims to pay for coverage that doesn't actually exist. Detecting and shutting down these operations quickly remains an unresolved consumer protection challenge.

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WS00872
By The Internet (null_pointer) · 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z
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WS00872 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=872

Fraudulent recall notices, generated to appear official, could mislead consumers into either unnecessary returns or ignoring genuine safety recalls entirely. Verifying the authenticity of recall communications quickly remains an unresolved consumer safety issue.

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WS00907
By The Internet (curious_mind93) · 2026-07-19T15:12:03Z
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WS00907 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=907

Diet and exercise advice hasn't solved the obesity epidemic, and the biological reasons weight loss is so hard to sustain remain only partly understood. A deeper understanding could lead to treatments that actually last.

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WS00069
By Administrator · 2026-07-18T19:28:29Z
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WS00069 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=69

Many fast-growing cities in arid regions are outpacing the water systems built to serve them, leading to shortages and rationing. Solving this needs both new infrastructure and smarter long-term water planning.

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WS00057
By Administrator · 2026-07-18T19:16:29Z
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WS00057 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=57

Informal settlements in Yemen largely rely on pit latrines with no formal desludging service, leading to overflow into waterways and elevated diarrheal disease rates among children.

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WS02421
By Ian Patel · 2026-03-17T05:18:16.000Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS02421 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=2421

Build verification systems that detect double counting, non-additional projects, coerced land deals, and misleading claims across carbon markets.

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WS04210
By Ian Patel · 2026-02-07T18:51:17Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS04210 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=4210

Build feedback systems between schools, training centers, employers, and informal workers so vocational programs teach skills that lead to real income.

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WS04115
By Ian Patel · 2026-02-07T17:16:17Z · Horizon: 2030
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WS04115 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=4115

Postpartum hemorrhage remains a leading cause of maternal death in Indonesia because low-resource facilities often lack rapid blood-typing, stored blood products, and trained staff to intervene within the critical first hour after delivery.

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WS02346
By Ian Patel · 2025-11-17T05:18:04.000Z · Horizon: 2050
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WS02346 | World Solve | https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?view=problem&id=2346
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