2A - Bug List

1. Lack of bidets in public bathrooms in Argentina, and certain foreign countries including USA. 

As for public bathrooms in Argentina, the barrier for having this available would certainly be the cost. Bidets are usually a separate device, meaning both price and space would be an issue when taking into account a stall in a public bathroom. As for foreign countries, I believe it would simply come down to culture. Bidets or variations of bidets are the most hygienic form of cleaning up and I believe it would certainly be applied if a society was introduced to it.

2. No available SAP on TV for foreign series/movies in Latin America. 

I am from Argentina and many times have to watch programs, movies, and series from the US in Spanish instead of their original language. This 'bug' understandingly has to do with Spanish being the official language of Argentina, though it would be nice to always have the option to switch from the voice-over to the original.

3. Stoplights that don't count down. 

In Buenos Aires the majority of stoplights count down, allowing you to calculate your speed. When I lived in the US (California) this wasn't the case. This 'bug' likely has to do with the cost of implementing these stoplights.

4. Difference of outlets/plugs across the world. 

Most likely due to voltage differences in different nations. Extremely inconvenient for a traveler.

5. Traffic during rush hour in Avenida del Libertador headed towards San Isidro. 

Due to a poorly thought-out renovation of the main avenue, which throughout the course of 5-6 kilometers suddenly narrows and widens constantly from 3 lanes to 2, creating an impressive jam and many cars avoiding incoming traffic on the other side of the road.

6. No free water/ water cups in restaurants in Argentina. 

Most likely due to lack of clean water and societies distrust of self service.

7. Major flooding in Argentina during spring/summer. 

Due to infrastructure and poor irrigation systems. Many people suffer because of this problem.

8. Power shortages in Argentina during summer. 

Due to the heating of our electricity sources, many times they are switched off on purpose to allow cooling down. It would be a good idea to invest in better cooling devices.

9. No recycling in most of Zona Norte, Argentina. 

This is most probably due to lack of resources and institutions for recycling to take place. Even when trash is separated, garbage trucks mix it together.

10. Small pieces of coal for Asados/BBQ. 

Due to manufacturing of the coal, but inconvenient for starting the fire. Some stores sell special coal with nice, big pieces.

11. Parking in the city of Buenos Aires. 

Parking in the city of Buenos Aires can be stressful. This 'bug' is due to a larger amount of cars and narrow streets with rules like "no parking on the left". Tow trucks are never sleeping and are extremely fast at towing. There are private parking buildings though they vary in regards to closing times and service.

12. Poor insulation of school building in Winter. 

My high school in Argentina would be freezing in the winter and boiling in the summer. Most likely due to the infrastructure of the building and obviously the lack of heaters/ air conditioning.

13. Trash in coast of Rio de La Plata. 

Due to lack of consideration and consciousness of pollution, also the lack of garbage cans and other trash disposal sites nearby.

14. Little brother spills all his food when he eats, especially yogurt. 

Due to age, but also design/packaging of certain yogurts and foods that babies usually eat.

15.  Length of government procedures (trámites). 

Length is due to poor finance and organization of government institutes, and the lack of online services. It is common to complete government procedures at institutions when something formal is needed. These are stressful as they usually take numerous days of hours of waiting given systems always crash and the large amount of people.

16. Smog from cars in Buenos Aires. 

Due to loose regulations. Though there are government regulations, many cars emit large amounts of smog. I recently had friends from the US visit and they pointed out the smell to me, now I can't forget it.

17. Public buses don't accept regular payment. Can only pay with a SUBE (public transportation card). 

Due to the system implemented, assuring people pay. Though it would be convenient if slots were put in that accepted bills. Coins are accepted but due to inflation they are no longer worth much, so nobody carries coins. 1 peso = 1/38 of a US dollar.

18. Cigarette bud pollution in urban areas. 

Due to the smoking culture and lack of awareness.

19. Congestion charges in certain parts of London. 

I lived in London and from M-F 6AM to 7PM (I believe), people are charged up to 11 pounds for entering certain parts of Central London in their cars. Due to the high congestion of the city.

20. Renewal of Drivers License for Expats in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

Expats in Buenos Aires have to renew their drivers license (including taking all tests) every time their document expires (usually once a year). This to me is ridiculous as driving is a skill that doesn't go away.

Reflection:

It was very difficult in my case to complete the list. I found myself staring into open space for large amounts of time attempting to think of something. What I found out is that the perspective of the world I live in isn't very critical, rather adaptive. There were many things that I though could've been a bug to someone else, but in my case they were completely normal-- I was used to it. This is something that I'd like to work on so as to stimulate the entrepreneurial side of me.