The document traces the evolution of citizens and their expectations of the state through different eras - from antiquity where citizens expected the state to "let live" to today's era of "citizen consumers" where governments have evolved into service providers focused on creating positive citizen experiences. It discusses how the Singapore government has been a forerunner in developing citizen experiences through various agencies and initiatives related to areas like housing, environment, technology, energy, and transportation. However, it also notes there are ongoing conversations and not all public sentiments are positive, pointing to issues like heavy school bags and bullying in schools. It concludes by suggesting HCL and Microsoft can partner with the public sector to help address such issues through digital solutions and their product suites