The paper explores the potential of intrinsic motivation, a largely untapped resource in behavioural science, as a catalyst for a paradigm shift in how societies and governments operate. By leveraging a deeper understanding of what drives human behaviour, it proposes a new path forward that aligns individual and collective aspirations towards more sustainable, inclusive, and thriving societies, primarily realised through a proposed new measurement standard called the Global Motivational Index (GMI).

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Additional policy proposals include educational reform to foster environments that nurture intrinsic motivation, advocating for Universal Basic Income (UBI) to empower individuals to pursue meaningful work, and creating a Civic Leadership & Education Program (CLEP) to engage youth in community-building roles. Furthermore, the paper calls for a renewed social contract in response to technological disruptions, a redefined concept of national sovereignty that emphasises shared global responsibility, and the creation of a UN media division to effectively communicate these ideas on a global scale. Together, these initiatives outline an approach to transform global governance prioritising human flourishing and collective resilience over competition and survival.