This document discusses world problems from an alternative perspective using appreciative inquiry principles. It first lists common world problems but then refocuses on how individuals contribute to problems and how a positive outlook can help address issues. The document outlines appreciative inquiry principles like the constructivist principle of seeing how one shapes reality and the poetic principle that focusing on positives helps growth. It suggests discovering human strengths, dreaming of purposes and visions, designing supportive relationships, and having confidence that humanity can shape a positive destiny. The overall message is that while problems exist, an appreciative lens reveals abundant potential solutions.