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Are younger workers getting something right about work?
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Are younger workers getting something right about work?

As micro-retirements gain traction, Gen Z and young millennials are challenging traditional ideas of ambition, success and when it’s okay to pause.
In the in-betweens: The unexpected moments that make travel worth it
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In the in-betweens: The unexpected moments that make travel worth it

Travel used to be about ticking boxes and chasing highlights. But it is in the pauses, the missed trains and quiet conversations with strangers, where the real journey unfolds.
Jakarta, becoming: A city of dreams, grit and second chances
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Jakarta, becoming: A city of dreams, grit and second chances

More than a city, Jakarta is a proving ground. Each year, thousands arrive chasing a dream, only to realize the city doesn’t hand it to you. It makes you earn it.
The chatbot will see you now
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The chatbot will see you now

Artificial intelligence chatbots do not judge, they do not sleep, and they always know the right thing to say. But is that real therapy?
The Gen Z shift: From booze to brews
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The Gen Z shift: From booze to brews

You’re more likely to find a Zoomer hanging out in a coffee shop than drinking in a bar or pub, but that isn’t necessarily because we like caffeine more than cocktails.
 To live forever online
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To live forever online

As our lives become increasingly digital, what happens to our online selves after we die? Who gets to decide what to preserve, what to protect and what to let go?
Too old for what, exactly?
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Too old for what, exactly?

In a world obsessed with youth, what does it really mean to be "too old"?
Living for a show
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Living for a show

Always buying stuff you don’t need? It might not be your fault—and that’s exactly where change can begin.
Sorry, not sorry: Mind, body and soul
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Sorry, not sorry: Mind, body and soul

What to do when forgiving and being forgiven stops being a sincere tradition and starts becoming a generic template?
Fighting the algorithm
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Fighting the algorithm

Social media is designed to be addictive, drowning users with content that could damage our mental health. So, how can we fight algorithms?
The rise of local content: Can Indonesian films take the global stage?
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The rise of local content: Can Indonesian films take the global stage?

With mysticism, folklore and unique storytelling, Indonesia has all the right ingredients for international success in cinema. But what do we need to make more than just viral hits?
The mother load: The weight of motherhood
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The mother load: The weight of motherhood

Motherhood is a relentless, full-time job with no pause button—so why does society still expect it to be a one-person job?
On being the world’s ‘most generous country’
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On being the world’s ‘most generous country’

Indonesia may be the world’s most generous country, but can we better channel this spirit of giving to create a greater impact?
Brave new beginnings
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Brave new beginnings

Meet four inspiring individuals who left behind comfort and certainty to embrace change and rewrite the next chapter of their lives.
The Jakarta Post’s Most-Read Articles of 2024
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The Jakarta Post’s Most-Read Articles of 2024

A year in review, from a viral emergency warning to Indonesia's first medal at this year's Olympics, 2024 hasn't been dull.