From Selfism to Indifferentism: Challenges Facing Indonesian Society and Culture, 2015–2045

Abstract

As Indonesia as adapted to changes in its regional and global environments, its transformations have produced both progress and threats. Society has changed in the face of three major forces, namely increased mobility, greater technologization, and diverse mediations in all parts of life. These forces have laid the foundation for significant transformation, which has only rarely been analyzed comprehensively. This article is a projective one, intended to examine these changing contexts' implications for Indonesia's security and insecurity over the next three decades. The concepts of threats, challenges, obstacles, and disturbances are used as the framework for analyzing projected situations and conditions. Keeping in mind the lengthy consequences of insecurity, three phenomena should be anticipated: selfism (a deification of the self); greedism; and indifferentism. Expected future insecurities include excessive egotism, exclusive greed, and broad indifference. This article offers four anticipative scenarios: accommodating difference and disparity, developing inner potential, promoting public participation in problem-solving, and understanding social perspectives about problem-solving.

Orientalist Construction on the Existence of Ammiyah Arabic in Egypt in the 20th Century

“…They show an obvious difference between the Arabic Fusha and the everyday language of the Egyptians (Ammiyah), both in terms of vocabulary, pronunciation and syntax so that they are not able to be accessed by all groups and hinder society towards the development of the modern era. it is in line with what was predicted by Irwan Abdullah et al, that indifferentism is a challenge facing society and culture on the future (Abdullah et al, 2019).…”

“…A missionary likened it to the struggle of crossing a towering mountain and said that his five years' experience of learning Arabic forced him into spiritual life, where spiritual life was thought to be only to amuse himself in times of trouble (Woodberry, 2012). On this side, very influential debate in the context of religion which showing socioreligious contestation (Pabbajah et al, 2019). Initially, missionaries formally focused on studying Arabic and Islamic texts in the early to middle ages and only used the Ammiyah language in their daily interactions.…”

Pronominal choice: Indonesian diglossic code-switching on the Kick Andy show

“…Yet, as noted above, Mutisari et al (2019) and Yusuf et al (2019) have raised the possibility of changes in pronoun use as reflecting a repositioning of cultural norms. Abdullah et al (2019) argue that there is a growing "selfism" (p. 106) in Indonesian society that has emerged from democratisation and involves a diminished sensitivity and respect towards others. One way to verbally demonstrate conformity to a social hierarchical position is through the use of pronoun and pronoun substitutes.…”

Beragama Di Ruang Digital: Pergeseran Orientasi Dari Pemahaman Agama Ke Spirit Beragama

“…Di mana agama di ruang digital dinegosiasikan dan ditata ulang untuk persoalan praktis mengenai bagaimana perangkat modern dapat digunakan oleh kepentingan agama (Leurs et al, 2012). Dalam hal ini, di era media seperti saat ini pengetahuan dan kebenaran agama ditentukan oleh elit agama sehingga masyarakat menjadi objek agama (Abdullah et al, 2019).…”