ChatGPT’s Ten Point Peace Plan

Eric Hepburn
2 min readFeb 27, 2024
Image: A young soldier sits astride the main gun barrel of a tank, a forlorn look on his face. He is surrounded by doves, one of whom is sitting in front of him on the barrel looking him expectantly in the face.
Image from a Dixit Origins card, Artwork by Clement Lefevre

A peaceful transition to democratic and demilitarized world governance requires a multifaceted approach that addresses various aspects of global politics, diplomacy, and governance. Here is a multi-point plan for achieving this goal:

1. International Cooperation and Diplomacy: Encourage nations to prioritize diplomacy and peaceful conflict resolution over militarization. Support and strengthen international organizations such as the United Nations (UN) to serve as forums for peaceful dialogue and cooperation.

2. Demilitarization: Advocate for the reduction of military spending and the demilitarization of conflicts worldwide. Redirect resources towards social, economic, and environmental development.

3. Democratic Governance: Promote democratic values and institutions at the national and international levels. Support the establishment of democratic processes and accountability mechanisms in all countries.

4. Disarmament and Arms Control: Strengthen international treaties and agreements aimed at disarmament and arms control, such as the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).

5. Conflict Prevention and Resolution: Invest in conflict prevention mechanisms, early warning systems, and peacebuilding initiatives to address the root causes of conflicts and prevent them from escalating into violence.

6. Human Rights and Rule of Law: Uphold human rights, the rule of law, and justice as fundamental principles of global governance. Support international courts and tribunals to hold individuals and states accountable for human rights violations and international crimes.

7. Education and Awareness: Promote education and awareness campaigns on peace, democracy, and demilitarization to foster a culture of peace and non-violence among the global population.

8. Environmental Sustainability: Recognize the interconnection between environmental degradation, resource scarcity, and conflict. Promote sustainable development practices to address environmental challenges and reduce the risk of conflict over natural resources.

9. Civil Society Engagement: Encourage the active participation of civil society organizations, grassroots movements, and youth in promoting peace, democracy, and demilitarization.

10. Global Governance Reform: Advocate for reforms in global governance structures to make them more democratic, transparent, and inclusive. Strengthen the role of the UN and other international organizations in promoting peace and security.

Implementing this plan will require sustained commitment and cooperation from all countries and stakeholders. By working together, we can create a more peaceful, democratic, and demilitarized world for future generations.

My Prompt: “write a multi-point plan for a peaceful transition to democratic and demilitarized world governance”

Look, it’s what you’d expect… banal. But here’s the clue — even the AI knows how to do it, and we’re simply NOT DOING IT. So… start doing it… start expecting it from your representatives and leaders… start voting for it. The only thing between us and the utopia we deserve is a status-quo we’re too afraid to let go of.

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Eric Hepburn

public servant leader, kindred spirit guide, bone deep thinker, & everyday folk writer