Sustaining Uncertainty: Navigating Political Decision-Making in the Digital Age
Mashita Dewi Tidore

University of Udayana

Abstract

This qualitative study examined how political actors and institutions in Indonesia responded to the challenges of uncertainty in the digital age. Using a literature review method, it explored the intersection between digital disruption and political governance, with a specific focus on issues such as misinformation, cyber-authoritarian tendencies, and the algorithmic influence on public opinion. The findings indicated that while Indonesia faced rising political volatility due to digital polarization and weakened trust in electoral processes, it also demonstrated adaptive strategies. These included policies involving civic technology platforms, regulatory reform, and inclusive digital literacy initiatives by the Indonesian government as well as its society. The study concluded that managing political uncertainty in Indonesia required sustained innovation in governance, greater transparency, and participatory mechanisms that protected democratic values. Rather than eliminating uncertainty, sustainable politics in Indonesia tried to embrace complexity while fostering institutional resilience and public accountability in a rapidly evolving digital environment.

Keywords: algorithmic governance, civic participation, digital politics, misinformation, political uncertainty

Topic: Sustainable Uncertainty Politics in the Digital Age