However, this creates a short attention span for serious issues. While youth were pivotal in the 2019 election and the "Reformasi" protests, many activists worry that the dopamine hit of TikTok is replacing long-form reading. The challenge for the next decade is whether this vibrant energy can be channeled from entertainment into sustainable innovation.
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Indonesian youth are breaking the collectivist mold, albeit quietly.