Video podcasts are the new radio. Shows like Deddy Corbuzier's Podcast (though he is older Gen X, his guests are Gen Z) and Gritte Agatha's deep dives into psychology dominate commutes.

Reality—traffic, corruption, low wages—is exhausting. So youth invest heavily in parallel worlds.

. A landmark regulatory shift has also recently transformed their digital landscape: as of March 28, 2026, Indonesia has begun enforcing a ban on social media for children under 16 , affecting approximately 70 million young users. The Guardian Key Lifestyle Trends Authenticity Over Virality