We are to write about the difference about designing solutions for social issues and technological ones.
I am not going to sit here and act like i have a clue about solving social issues like aids, hunger or clean water, nor will I pretend to know about technological ones either.
But one thing could be said about both, is that they will definitively share some of the same basic assessments, which I may have something to say about.
Whats the problem? Loaded question. Just like taking prescription drugs for some instances of depression, there is almost certainly an underlying problem, or root of it that needs to be addressed. You can take pills to make you feel better and to live a "happier" life, but can those pills heal the emotional pain of an abusive relationship?
Who's effected. Tricky little statement. As human beings it is our nature to think of ourselves first and to think of others second, even when you think your "helping others". I think ministering to the world about faith in a higher power is important, and even rewarding to those who participate, but take a closer look into the realm of missionary works and one will need to rethink the phrase "give a man a fish and feed him for a day, teach him how to fish and feed him for a lifetime". Powerful.
How will they be effective. I am sure that this stage will be the true solution, what it is is up for debate.
The examples I have given are mainly social ones, but I think you get the idea.
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