First Survey Results for The Citizens’ Mandate for Change

This is the Chat GPT summary of all the answers to the first question:

What issues are you most concerned about?

Here is a short summary of people’s main concerns:

Our key concerns for our Members of Parliament encompass a wide spectrum of issues. Foremost is the urgent need to address climate change and its potential catastrophic consequences. Simultaneously, we must reform economic systems to combat growing inequality, secure funding and improvements for vital services like healthcare and education, advocate for a more ethical political system, and ensure social justice, fairness, and environmental sustainability in our society. These multifaceted challenges require immediate and concerted action.

And here is a list of the top 20 concerns:

1. Climate change and its potential catastrophic consequences for civilization and global systems.
2. Income and wealth inequality, exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
3. Slow progress toward achieving net-zero emissions and environmental sustainability.
4. Underfunding of essential state sectors, including healthcare and education.
5. Dysfunctional political and economic systems, lack of democracy, and corrupt lobbying.
6. Growing fragmentation of society, leading to a lack of mutual responsibility, respect, and recognition of non-monetary values.
7. Disrespect towards marginalized groups in society.
8. Affordable housing, poor insulation, and poor air quality contributing to the climate emergency.
9. Tax evasion by the wealthy and the need for fair taxation.
10. The importance of public ownership, co-operative models, and political reforms.
11. The need for a circular economy and reduced extraction of virgin resources.
12. Commitment to the Paris Agreement and transitioning away from fossil fuels.
13. Promoting green energy and biodiversity in national planning.
14. Environmental concerns such as plastic use and nuclear waste.
15. Addressing social justice and inclusivity while reimagining societal structures.
16. Ensuring representation in politics and addressing social, environmental, and economic issues.
17. Subsidizing green initiatives to make sustainability accessible to all.
18. Redirecting government revenue away from fossil fuels and toward green energy incentives.
19. Considerations for taxing excessive profits of oil companies or removing their tax burden if they invest in green energy.
20. Urgent action required to educate and persuade individuals to reduce their carbon footprint to avoid catastrophic global warming.

This is the Chat GPT summary of all the answers to the second question:

What kind of society would you prefer to be living in?

Here is a short summary of people’s ideal society:

In our ideal society, wisdom, kindness, and respect are paramount, fostering equal access to resources and nurturing individual growth. It’s an ecologically conscious utopia, prioritizing wellbeing and environmental health, promoting regenerative practices, and democratic governance. Education, housing, and healthcare are accessible to all. Social justice, technology for the planet’s benefit, and political accountability are vital. This society rejects exploitative capitalism, values relationships, ensures equality, and promotes genuine wellbeing, all while striving for sustainability and reducing inequality.

And here is a list of the top 20 features of an ideal society:

1. Our ideal society values wisdom, kindness, and support while providing equal resources to all and promoting commitment to society and individual self-development.
2. It embraces respect for all genders, neurodiversities, ages, races, colours, and creeds.
3. The society values individuals for who they are, not just for their professions or contributions.
4. Environmental Utopia: It envisions a utopian future where human organizations prioritize well-being and environmental health.
5. This includes addressing pollution, promoting regenerative agriculture, and sustainable food sources.
6. It seeks to allocate half the planet for rewilding and advocates a more participatory and democratic political system.
7. Economic equality is a goal, supporting regenerative businesses and reducing financial disparities.
8. The result is an ecologically sound, high-quality lifestyle for all, fostering a sense of anticipation and human renaissance.
9. Equality and active citizen engagement in shaping the future are central to this ideal society.
10. It strives to eliminate corrosive inequality, encourage hope, and promote inclusivity.
11. Accessible Education and Amenities: Free education, excellent housing, green spaces, affordable public transport, and well-resourced healthcare are priorities.
12. Sustainability and Tolerance: Sustainability, diversity, and tolerance are foundational principles.
13. Negotiation and Mediation: Disagreements are resolved through negotiation and mediation, including the use of Citizens’ Juries.
14. Earth Reverence: The society recognizes and honors Earth, our sense of belonging, and the sentience of all life.
15. Responsible Technology: Technology is used for benefit without causing harm or enslaving people.
16. Climate Action and Environmental Policies: Climate change is treated as an emergency, lobbying is halted, and environmental support is provided.
17. Taxation and Social Policies: Tax reforms, social justice, universal healthcare, and fair shares are actively developed.
18. Political Accountability: Harsh punishments for lying politicians and tax reforms for environmental sustainability are advocated.
19. Cooperative and Relationship-Centric: Authentic relationships, equality, and respect for people and the environment are key.
20. Public Ownership and Anti-Capitalism: The society promotes public ownership and cooperative models, moving away from capitalism’s exploitative nature.

This is the Chat GPT summary of all the answers to the third question:

What do you want our government to be doing about it?

Here is a short summary of what we want the government to do:

We want our government to transform our systems by prioritising climate action, healthcare, lifelong education, and ethical governance. Political reforms, like proportional representation and citizens’ assemblies, should foster a democratic system valuing human and environmental wellbeing. We must transition to regenerative economies, reduce inequality, combat climate change, nurture kindness, strengthen social welfare and healthcare services, all while promoting sustainability. Active citizen engagement and addressing inequalities are crucial to achieving these changes.

And here is a list of the top 20 changes to make:

1. Prioritize lifelong education, healthcare, climate action, ethics, and kindness in the political system.
2. Shift political and economic systems towards human and environmental wellbeing.
3. Implement proportional representation in the electoral process.
4. Redesign parliamentary systems to involve citizens more in decision-making.
5. Transition to a circular and regenerative economic system.
6. Actively reduce income and wealth inequality.
7. Focus on improving schools in economically deprived areas.
8. Invest in public services and infrastructure.
9. Urgently address climate change and engage in international efforts.
10. Utilize Citizens Assemblies to tackle unresolved issues.
11. Prioritize safeguarding Earth’s resources and fostering circular economies.
12. Promote human capital, health, and well-being.
13. Support creative arts and celebrate individual integrity.
14. Implement rituals and ceremonies for reverence.
15. Halt the rise in student debt and invest in vocational routes.
16. Reform healthcare funding and practices for effectiveness.
17. Ensure sustainable energy production and environmental targets.
18. Forge a balanced relationship with the EU.
19. Focus on eco-friendly construction and technologies.
20. Implement policies to combat climate change, tax fairly, and promote healthy lifestyles while preventing undue corporate influence.