Mental Kemerdekaan in the Age of Algorithms: Reclaiming Indonesia’s Intellectual Sovereignty In the shadow of Gunung Merapi—where the great Romo Mangun once wrestled with the eternal tension between ancestral wisdom and modern complexity—Indonesia now stands at one of the most critical intellectual crossroads since its independence. The volcano still breathes, but the voices of our... Continue Reading →

Scroll, scroll, tap. Another day, another digital drama lighting up our timelines here in Indonesia. You know the script by now, right? A controversial meme or online comment – maybe from a bright student at a top university like ITB, maybe from anyone with a keyboard and an opinion – sparks a wildfire of outrage.... Continue Reading →

The vibrant energy of Indonesian youth, their boundless creativity, and their rapid adoption of technology hold immense promise for the future of this archipelago. From Sabang to Merauke, young Indonesians are increasingly navigating a digital landscape powered by artificial intelligence. Yet, this exciting frontier is not without its challenges. The recent incident involving an ITB... Continue Reading →

Indonesia, tanah air beta, where a gentle "mau kemana?" (where are you going?) from a stranger is a simple act of kesopanan. But recently, the digital realm threw us a curveball, a meme that sparked a nationwide debate: sopan or not sopan? We're talking, of course, about the AI-generated image of President Prabowo and former President Jokowi, a meme that,... Continue Reading →

Indonesia, the resplendent archipelago that stretches across the equator like a string of emeralds, stands at a transformative moment in its history. As the nation continues to evolve and navigate the complexities of the 21st century, the vision of "Sekolah Rakyat" – a people's school – emerges as a powerful beacon, illuminating a path towards... Continue Reading →