Sources
- https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2022/06/06/public-trust-in-government-1958-2022/
Pew Research provides authoritative data on public trust in government, relevant to the claim about lack of trust in the political system and democracy. - https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/inflation
The World Bank offers reliable insights on global inflation and economic instability, supporting the discussion on economic chaos. - https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/us-china-relations
The Council on Foreign Relations provides expert analysis on U.S.-China relations, relevant to the discussion on geopolitical threats from China and Russia. - https://www.brookings.edu/research/what-is-artificial-intelligence/
Brookings Institution offers authoritative research on artificial intelligence, supporting the claim about AI and technology as a potential threat. - https://www.apa.org/topics/social-media-internet/mental-health
The American Psychological Association provides research on the link between social media and mental health, relevant to the discussion on social media's impact.
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- The views expressed in the newsletter are solely those of the writer and do not represent constitutionus.com or its affiliates.
- The blog invites opinion pieces on various political views to promote discussion and encourages contributions via their contact page.
- The greatest threats to America discussed include lack of trust in the political system and democracy, which could lead to disengagement from civic duties.
- Economic chaos, marked by inflation and wage reduction, is highlighted as a significant threat that could destabilize the economic system.
- The growing power and independence of countries like Russia and China, along with the potential for a new cold war, are seen as major geopolitical threats.
- Artificial Intelligence and rapid technological advancements are predicted to cause massive unemployment and societal challenges in the next decade.
- Social media's impact on mental health, especially among children and teenagers, is identified as a critical issue with far-reaching consequences.
- The blog encourages readers to participate in a poll to share their views on what they consider the greatest threat to America today.
- Previous poll results can be viewed on the constitutionus.com website.
Summary
The blog post discusses various perceived threats to America today, including lack of trust in the political system, economic instability, rising global powers like Russia and China, the disruptive potential of AI and technology, and the negative impact of social media on mental health. The author invites readers to share their opinions on what they believe is the greatest threat through a poll, encouraging open discussion on these critical issues. The views expressed are solely the author's and not representative of the website or its affiliates.
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What do you think is the greatest threat facing America today?
I received an email from Reddit asking the following question, and I would be very interested in hearing your answer:
What do you think is the greatest threat facing America today?
It’s very open-ended, as there is no definition of what ‘threat’ means. It could mean in terms of nuclear war breaking out. Or it could mean that education standards are low and therefore the standard of production will be a greater threat in the future.
But here are a few things that come to mind and would be very interested in your point of view also:
1. Lack of trust in the political system and democracy
At some point, if the government betrays our trust by acting irresponsibly then we will stop voting. And stop paying our taxes. And stop keeping to a common rule system. This is unconnected from who happens to be in power at the time.
2. Economic Chaos
The world is in a bad place as far as the economy is concerned. There has been a huge rise in prices (ie. inflation), and a reduction of wages. There is only a certain amount of time this can continue and only a certain distance it can go before the whole economic system falls apart. Perhaps that is where Bitcoin comes in?
3. Russia/China etc.
It’s clear that these 2 countries are increasing their power and decreasing their dependency on America or the rest of the Western World. The cold war was an awful time in history, but if the equivalent were to develop today, it would have much larger effects and much quicker. I think that terrorism is included here also.
4. Artificial Intelligence/Technology
Although it is only relatively recently that Artificial Intelligence came a part of everyday speech, it has been looming in the background for decades. Due to the fast evolution in technology, I would predict that the next decade will be very tough for people who don’t have a skill than can not be fulfilled by technology. Although there will also be positive effects, it is likely that there will be massive unemployment.
5. Social Media/ Mental Health
I think that we are currently facing two major crises that are strongly connected. I think that social media is causing mental health issues and mental health issues are causing addiction to social media. I have school-aged children, and it is both amazing and awful to see the problems that are being caused that never used to exist – or if they did then far less. There are definitely many items outside social media that are also a cause, but just seeing the habits of kids and teenagers today is very concerning.
6. You Decide!!!
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4 Responses
Open borders especially the southern border.There is no security with America’s borders.
ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!!
Climate Change
I believe that a country to be what our framers and founder’s set America to be or what she stood for was a Republican Government for the people’s pursuit for happiness within America’s secured borders minding our laws, regulations, and rules as American citizens. And the Federal/National United States of America her Government was or the public servants otherwise her Officials were for the people’s and our country’s security and protection by the grace of god.