The article discusses the significant growth of e-Sports in Indonesia, particularly among Generation Z. It highlights the impact of the digital revolution on the lifestyle of young Indonesians, noting that becoming a professional gamer is now one of the top career aspirations for this generation. The increase in the number of gamers is attributed to better internet access, the rise of e-Sport management companies, and the proliferation of mobile gaming. The article also touches on the potential negative effects of poor management in the e-Sport industry, such as mental health issues and disorientation. It concludes by reflecting on the human inclination towards play and the creation of living spaces within the digital realm.

The article discusses the concept of electronic literature in Latin America, emphasizing its materiality and technological basis. It highlights the genre's active relationship with digital media, distinguishing it from merely digitized texts. The piece explores the political and ideological aspects of Latin America's relationship with digital technologies, often characterized by a lack of contemporaneity with global technological centers. It presents examples of Latin American electronic literature that question the primacy of technology, including works by Gustavo Romano, Milton Läufer, and the Holobionte Collective, among others. These works explore the linguistic dimension of digital objects, the political and material aspects of writing, and the combinatorial possibilities of language, often challenging traditional notions of reading and literature.

Widya's growing curiosity about her forgotten childhood leads her to investigate an orphanage in Pasuruan for clues about her biological mother, as part of an ongoing series on an adoption scandal.

Fishermen in East Halmahera are facing a decline in fish catches due to sedimentation and waste from PT Aneka Tambang (Antam)'s nickel mining operations. The waste has destroyed coral reefs and contaminated coastal waters, impacting the livelihoods of local fishermen who have seen a significant drop in income. Despite efforts to plant mangroves to contain the waste, the problem persists. The community has protested, demanding a halt to mining activities, but the company has not responded. PT Antam has been exploiting the area for over two decades, and the environmental impact threatens the fishing profession in the region.

In Indonesia, the trend of recycling electronic waste for valuable metals like gold and copper is on the rise among scrap collectors. Despite the lucrative returns, the process poses significant health risks due to exposure to hazardous chemicals like mercury and nitric acid. Workers like Ian, Zakaria, and Nur have been in the business for years, collecting electronic components and selling them to smelters outside Jakarta. Sumarna, a former construction worker, has joined the industry, attracted by the challenge and potential profits. However, the dangers of the job, including potential legal issues due to the lack of proper permits, loom over the workers. The government has regulations in place to manage hazardous waste, but enforcement is challenging, and the industry's impact on health and the environment remains a concern.

In Bukit Duri, Jakarta Selatan, screen printing entrepreneurs are experiencing a busy season due to the 2019 election campaign. A home-based screen printing business on Jl. Sawo Kecik 1 can produce up to 100,000 items including flags and t-shirts for the election participants each month. Flags are sold for Rp 6,000 each and t-shirts for Rp 11,000. Business owner Sakun Nuswantoro notes that despite the campaign season, the increase in turnover has not been drastic, possibly due to new regulations requiring campaign paraphernalia to be self-funded and limited.