Online Poll-Survey
1) Who do you think is the most culpable or the most responsible party for the current (COVID-19) pandemic?
Governments and regulatory authorities
Those dealing in science, technology, medicine and health
Business corporations, vaccine startups, so-called philanthropic foundations
Ignorant folks who consumed exotic meats
All the above
None of the above [some other mysterious factor(s) is/are responsible]
Other
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2) In your opinion, which country/region/group has come up with the best response to the pandemic so far?
China
Germany
New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore
Sweden
Japan
Some others (name them)
Other
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3) Do you think the science and medical community deserve ordinary people's trust, and taxpayer-funded budgets, anymore now that the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed their ineffectiveness in shaping or influencing government policy on public health and healthcare?
Yes, they have done well
Although they haven’t done well, they deserve another chance and more time to get their act right
No, they deserve neither public trust nor taxpayer-funded budgets
Not sure because data, facts, information are NOT complete/adequate/ authentic/trustworthy
Other
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4) Should countries re-open economies fully, no matter what, even if the coronavirus is not subdued fully and even if no vaccine is found?
Yes, because vaccine will likely take several more months/years before it’s available for public. So, if economies don’t re-open fully even as the virus rages, the economic impact would prove a killer itself.
No, economies should not be re-opened until the virus is subdued or eradicated because if we start giving priority to economic matter even at this juncture, then too many (ordinary people’s) lives would be lost, and human life would not ever matter in the future.
Not sure because I am conflicted, confused. Also, data, facts, information are NOT complete/adequate/ authentic/trustworthy.
Other
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5) Should there be 100% transparency (real-time online information using internet, big data, and cloud computing) in the way the trillions of dollars in bailouts worldwide are allocated and spent?
Yes, of course. Technology for once should be used for institutionalizing transparency and probity in public life.
No, it does not matter in the current scenario.
Not sure.
Other
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6) Should any vaccine that is proven to be effective be made available to all people free of cost by all governments and be made optional, not compulsory?
Yes, of course. Free access and consent will be extremely important.
No, manufacturers and healthcare industry probably won’t be able to afford to give away vaccine for free given their R&D and other costs involved.
Not sure.
Other
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7) Should all employees in public, private and unorganized sectors who may lose their jobs, or face pay-cuts, pay-freezes, or furloughs, be made automatically eligible for suitable compensation via bailout money?
Yes, of course.
No, bailout funds should be reserved not for individuals but essential businesses and organizations
Not sure.
Other
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8) According to you, how should we human beings live in the post-pandemic world?
We should improve use and applications of science and technology to better manage future pandemics.
We should go back to the simple and minimalistic lifestyle that our forefathers swore by, living in harmony with Nature. We must re-learn not to disturb or alter or tinker with Mother Nature.
Other
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9) Which among the following do you think is the learning for humanity from the COVID pandemic?
Learn to co-exist with other species (life-forms) on the planet.
Do not take Nature for granted.
Focus on the fundamental needs (health, education, nutrition, sanitation), and stop chasing unnecessary comforts, pleasures, conveniences that can damage communities, societies, environment and the planet itself.
All the above
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10) Which among the following are the most essential factors for the survival of the humanity in the post-pandemic era?
Cooperation and collaboration among ordinary people (non-elites)
Stress on intellectual and spiritual evolution, and self-improvement of masses
Focus on food, health, housing, and education rather than the four ‘T’s: travel, technology, transportation and trade.
Other
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