"Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed or Fail" AudioBook by Ray Dalio, Narrated by Jeremy Bobb and Ray Dalio on Audible

 

I have just finished listening to an audiobook entitled "Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed or Fail" by Ray Dalio, narrated by Jeremy Bobb and Ray Dalio on Audible. Ray Dalio’s "Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed or Fail" reveals that the rise and fall of empires are not random events, but the result of a predictable, mechanical "Big Cycle" driven by timeless cause-and-effect relationships. Nations consistently evolve through a progression from emergence to preeminence and eventual decline, a trajectory dictated by 18 measurable determinants—most importantly, the quality of education, technological innovation, economic competitiveness, and military strength. Dalio argues that because human nature remains constant, history inevitably "rhymes," allowing observers to use these patterns as a template to anticipate future shifts in global wealth and power.

The most potent driver of these shifts is the cyclical nature of money, credit, and debt. Empires rise when they successfully harness productive capitalism, but they inevitably sow the seeds of their own decline through excessive debt-financed consumption and the widening of wealth and values gaps. Eventually, these burdens force central banks to print vast amounts of money, which devalues the currency and reduces the purchasing power of creditors, triggering a painful restructuring process that resets the global order. Recognizing that no reserve currency—from the Dutch guilder to the British pound to the US dollar—has ever lasted forever is crucial for investors who seek to preserve wealth during these inevitable transitions.

Internally, nations oscillate between periods of harmonious, productive order and destructive, polarized disorder. When wealth and political gaps reach extremes during economic downturns, society typically descends into intense conflict, populism, and radical redistributions of power—a stage characterized by the demonization of political opponents and the breakdown of institutional norms. Dalio identifies the United States as currently being in the late stages of this cycle, where severe polarization and unsustainable fiscal conditions create a "toxic mix" that significantly elevates the risk of internal strife.

Externally, the global balance of power is constantly tested, as rising rivals—like China today—eventually challenge the existing superpower. While the prospect of military war is horrifying, Dalio emphasizes that "stupid wars" are often triggered by the prisoner’s dilemma and the fear that any strategic retreat will be perceived as terminal weakness. Ultimately, the trajectory of both the US and China will depend less on external conflict and more on the "war with ourselves"—the ability of each nation to maintain its internal health, foster productivity, and sustain win-win relationships rather than sliding into mutually destructive lose-lose battles for supremacy.

I want to share to you some insights, key takeaways, and excerpts from each chapter. Here they are, happy learning and enjoying!

"Humanizing the Economy: Co-operatives in the Age of Capital" Audiobook by John Restakis, Narrated by David M. Adams on Audible

 

I have just finished listening to an audiobook entitled "Humanizing the Economy: Co-operatives in the Age of Capital" by John Restakis and narrated by David M. Adams on Audible. The global co-operative movement provides a crucial, humane alternative to the destructive forces of predatory finance capitalism. For centuries, the free market ideology has operated under the delusion that economics exists in a vacuum, separating market mechanisms from social reality and dehumanizing labor in the process. However, true democracy must extend beyond politics and be firmly planted into the economic sphere. Co-operatives consistently demonstrate that it is entirely possible to subordinate the market to democratic, social control, ensuring that economic systems serve human needs rather than merely maximizing corporate profit or absentee shareholder wealth.

At the heart of this democratic alternative is the profound power of reciprocity and social capital, which serve as highly sustainable and efficient economic engines. Unlike traditional capitalist models driven solely by isolated self-interest and hyper-competition, co-operatives are built entirely on mutual aid, trust, and shared benefits. Whether seen in the deeply integrated industrial districts of Emilia Romagna, the preventive health and eldercare networks in Japan, or the empowered sex worker co-operatives in Calcutta, reciprocity proves to be a functionally superior economic principle. It drastically lowers transaction costs, fosters fierce community loyalty, and restores human dignity by treating individuals as active, equal participants rather than passive consumers or exploited workers.

This foundation of reciprocity also dismantles the pervasive myth that co-operatives are destined to remain small, marginal alternatives incapable of competing on a global stage. The Italian experience, particularly the Emilian Model, proves that co-operative networks and consortia can achieve massive economies of scale, successfully competing against large capitalist firms in heavy industries, retail, and global exports. By combining local, democratic ownership with strategic regional networks and supportive legal frameworks—such as untaxed indivisible capital reserves—co-operatives can build immense, resilient economic power. This structural resilience withstands the systemic shocks of corporate globalization while ensuring that generated wealth remains securely anchored in the local community.

Finally, this localized economic resilience highlights the urgent need to reclaim social care and public services from both the paternalism of state bureaucracies and the predatory commodification of private markets. Social co-operatives have pioneered a revolutionary middle path by actively democratizing care, giving vulnerable users, families, and caregivers direct control over the critical services they rely on. By treating care as a relational good rather than a commercial product to be bought and sold, co-operatives humanize the economy at its most vulnerable intersections. Ultimately, humanizing the economy requires civil society to shed its defensive posture and proactively build civic markets that prioritize joy, security, and social harmony over infinite material accumulation.

I want to share to you guys the key takeaways and excerpts from the book for each chapter. So, here they are, happy learning and enjoying!

Memahami 4 Tingkatan Rezeki - Sebuah Pelajaran dari Khutbah Jumat - 5 Juni 2026 - 19 Dzulhijjah 1447 H

 

Pada hari Jumat, tanggal 5 Juni 2025, bertepatan dengan 19 Dzulhijjah 1447 H, saya melaksanakan Sholat Jumat di Masjid Jami Al-Furqon RW 08 Cigending, masjid di lingkungan RW saya. Khotib Jumat, Ustadz Ubaidillah, menyampaikan khutbah yang sangat mengena bagi saya, yaitu mengenai 4 tingkatan rezeki menurut Syekh Muhammad Mutawally As-Sya'rawi. 

Beliau menyampaikan bahwa harta adalah tingkatan rezeki yang paling rendah, karena diatasnya masih ada tingkatan rezeki yang lebih tinggi, yaitu kesehatan dan kesempatan, dan di atas itu ada tingkatan yang lebih tinggi lagi, yaitu keluarga yang shaleh, termasuk anak yang shaleh didalamnya, dan tingkatan rezeki yang paling tinggi adalah ridho Allah SWT. 

Beliau menyampaikan bahwa setiap orang bisa saja memiliki harta berupa uang dan benda lainnya, tapi tidak semua orang memiliki kesehatan dan kesempatan meskipun memiliki harta benda. Tidak semua orang yang memilki harta benda, kesehatan, dan keluangan, memiliki juga keluarga yang shaleh, dan tidak semua yang memiliki keluarga yang shaleh mendapat ridho Allah SWT. Maka selain mencari dan berusaha mendapatkan tiga tingkatan rezeki sebelumnya, carilah tingkatan rezeki yang paling tinggi, yaitu ridho Allah SWT, beliau berpesan.

Saya juga ingin menyampaikan khutbah Jumat lengkap mengenai topik ini dari NU Online Jabar berikut di bawah sebagai uraian lengkapnya. Selamat menyimak!

Buku "Bangkitnya Kewirausahaan Sosial di Indonesia: Kisah Muhammadiyah" karya Pak M. Arsjad Rasjid P.M. - 1 Juni 2026

 

Baru saja menyelesaikan membaca buku dengan judul "Bangkitnya Kewirausahaan Sosial di Indonesia: Kisah Muhammadiyah" karya Pak M. Arsjad Rasjid P.M. @arsjadrasjid dengan Pengantar dari Prof. Haedar Nashir @haedarnashirofficial yang dipesan dari Serikat Usaha Muhammadiyah @sumu.or.id @serikatimersmuhammadiyah 

Buku ini memberikan banyak inspirasi bahwa kiprah Muhammadiyah lebih dari 111 tahun sebagai salah satu entitas Socio-religiopreneurship Muslim terbesar di Dunia dengan aset lebih Rp 320 Triliun menunjukkan bahwa Indonesia memiliki best practice models dalam membangun Kewirausahaan Sosial, khususnya dalam Bidang Pendidikan, Kesehatan, dan Keuangan Syariah juga Pemberdayaan Masyarakat  yang memiliki daya tahan yang sudah teruji oleh Zaman.. 

"The House of Wisdom: How the Arabs Transformed Western Civilization" Audiobook by Jonathan Lyons, Narrated by Jay Snyder on Audible

 

 

I have just finished listening to an audiobook entitled "The House of Wisdom: How the Arabs Transformed Western Civilization" by Jonathan Lyons, narrated by Jay Snyder on Audible. Medieval Europe’s scientific and intellectual awakening was not a spontaneous, internal phenomenon, but rather the direct result of a massive infusion of advanced Arab learning. While the early crusading West was mired in superstition, intellectual poverty, and religious fanaticism, the Muslim world had spent centuries synthesizing, refining, and expanding upon classical Greek, Persian, and Hindu knowledge. Pioneering European scholars like Adelard of Bath recognized this profound disparity and ventured into the Islamic world to acquire this wisdom, bringing back revolutionary tools like the astrolabe, the Arabic numeral system, and Euclidean geometry. This monumental transfer of knowledge fundamentally altered the trajectory of Western civilization, shifting its philosophical focus away from blind adherence to traditional church authority and toward empirical observation and rational deduction.

Furthermore, the Arab intellectual tradition was characterized by a deep, state-sponsored commitment to scientific inquiry, exemplified by institutions like the House of Wisdom in Baghdad and the vibrant, multi-confessional society of Muslim Spain. Caliphs and emirs actively patronized scholars who produced groundbreaking, original works in cartography, medicine, algebra, and astronomy. When this immense body of knowledge—along with robust Arab commentaries on Aristotelian metaphysics—flooded into Europe through translation centers in Antioch and Toledo, it inevitably clashed with rigid Catholic dogmas. However, the sheer explanatory power and practical utility of Arab science proved impossible to suppress, forcing Western scholasticism to evolve and ultimately laying the methodological groundwork for the European scientific revolution.

Ultimately, the most important key takeaways from this history revolve around the monumental, yet often willfully ignored, debt the modern West owes to Islamic civilization. First, foundational elements of Western science and daily life—from the mathematics of algebra and the clinical standards of Avicenna to the navigational cartography that fueled the Age of Discovery—are direct inheritances from Arab scholars. Second, the Arab tradition championed the compatibility of faith and reason, teaching early European intellectuals that the universe is governed by discoverable, mechanical laws rather than arbitrary supernatural whims. Finally, there has been a deliberate historical amnesia, beginning with Renaissance humanists, that systematically marginalized these Arab intermediaries to construct a false narrative of direct European descent from classical Greece, a misconception that continues to obscure the truly interconnected nature of global human progress.

I want to share to you the key takeaways and excerpts from each chapter of this audiobook. Here they are and happy enjoying!

Readers Connect - Baca Bareng Club (BBC) - Spesial Hari Buku Nasional - Sabtu, 16 Mei 2026

 

Pada hari Sabtu, 16 Mei 2026, saya, Dzikra Yuhasyra, mengikuti Readers Connect yang diselenggarakan oleh Baca Bareng Club (BBC) untuk merayakan Hari Buku Nasional yang bertepatan pada tanggal 17 Mei 2026 sekaligus menjadi ajang silaturahmi offline, membaca buku bersama, dan sharing session dari member Baca Bareng Club yang digagas oleh pasangan suami istri alumnus ITB dan UPI, yaitu Kang Rama dan Teh Fia. Acara dilaksanakan di Cafe Kisah Manis, Dago Kota Bandung.

“Perkembangan Pemikiran, Praktek, dan Implikasi Pengendalian dalam Penataan Ruang” - Webinar oleh SAPPK ITB

 

Beberapa waktu lalu, sebagai bagian dari IA ITB Pengda Jawa Barat Bidang Penelitian Kebijakan Publik, saya menghadiri webinar “Perkembangan Pemikiran, Praktek, dan Implikasi Pengendalian dalam Penataan Ruang” secara online yang diselenggarakan oleh SAPPK ITB. Saya akan membagikan slide materi dari dua pembicara di bawah yang menekankan mengenai pengendalian pemanfaatan tata ruang, khususnya di Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN) yang sedang berkembang. Menariknya Pak Dr. Ir. Denny Zulkaidi, MUP dari PL ITB, sebagai pembicara mengulas mengenai disobidient society yang menjadi fenomena dalam masyarakat kita. Saya tidak akan mengupas lebih jauh, pembaca sekalian bisa menyimak rekaman dan materi paparan di bawah ya. Selamat menyimak dan belajar, Maju terus Pembangunan dan Penataan Ruang di Indonesia!

"A History of Western Philosophy" Audiobook by Bertrand Russell, Narrated by Jonathan Keeble on Audible

 

I have just finished listening to an audiobook entitled "A History of Western Philosophy" by Bertrand Russell, narrated by Jonathan Keeble on Audible after long hours of listening in around 38 hours!

Bertrand Russell’s A History of Western Philosophy offers much more than a simple timeline of thinkers; it provides a profound cultural history of ideas. By examining how philosophical concepts sprang from their specific historical epochs, Russell allows us to see the deep connections between society and thought over more than two thousand years of history. For those of us dedicated to lifelong learning and systemic thinking, this sweeping narrative serves as a powerful reminder that our current systems of thought are built upon centuries of rigorous debate regarding wisdom, knowledge, and human experience.

Dicoding Developer Conference 2026 at Hilton Hotel, Bandung - 25th April 2026

 

Recaps of Dicoding Developer Conference at Hilton Hotel, Bandung City..

Some important keywords: Security. Ethics. System Dynamics. Technical Wisdom. Become An AI Architect. Vibe Coding with Verification.

Thanks Dicoding for the exciting and helpful event! 

Stabilisasi harga cuma mitos, nyatanya harga daging tetap meroket meski impor sudah dikuasai BUMN

Hasran, Center for Indonesian Policy Studies

● Impor daging sapi masih jadi andalan pemerintah.

● Tapi tahun 2026 ini, kuota impor hampir dimonopoli oleh BUMN.

● Kebijakan ini amat rawan disalahgunakan untuk membuka aksi rente daging sapi.

agu lama impor daging

Penghujung 2025, pemerintah mengeluarkan kebijakan perdagangan yang mengancam kelangsungan usaha 105 perusahaan daging sapi di Indonesia beserta pegawainya. Lewat rapat koordinasi terbatas (Rakortas), pemerintah memutuskan kuota impor daging sapi beku sebanyak 297 ribu ton.

Bukan solusi tapi beban: Mengapa Prabowonomics justru berisiko terhadap perekonomian rakyat?

(ElKurnia8/Shutterstock)

Adinda Ghinashalsabilla Salman, The Conversation dan Robby Irfany Maqoma, The Conversation

● Presiden Prabowo mengenalkan konsep ‘Prabowonomics’ yang diklaim bisa menumbuhkan ekonomi hingga 8%.

● Lain di klaim, ‘Prabowonomics’ justru tak menjawab akar masalah perekonomian.

● Alih-alih melesat, ekonomi Indonesia dalam bahaya karena salah alokasi anggaran.

"Small Decisions Made Consistently Over Time Create Radical Differences" - Tony Robbins

 

"Small Decisions Made Consistenly Over Time Create Radical Differences" 

"The $0 habit that can make you a millionaire" and "Why you don’t need a huge salary to succeed"

Real change rarely happens overnight.

It’s built through small decisions made consistently over time.

Most people think wealth is about how much you make.

It’s not.

It’s about what you keep and what you consistently do with it.

Because wealth isn’t built in one moment. It’s built in the repetition of small, intentional decisions over time.

That’s the power of compounding.

"The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming" by Masanobu Fukuoka, Translated by Larry Korn, and Narrated by David Shih on Audible

 

I have just finished listening to an audiobook entitled "The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming" by Masanobu Fukuoka, translated by Larry Korn, and narrated by David Shih on Audible.

At the heart of The One-Straw Revolution is Masanobu Fukuoka’s radical concept of "do-nothing" farming, which fundamentally challenges the assumptions of modern agriculture. Rather than viewing nature as a wild force to be conquered, categorized, or chemically managed, Fukuoka asserts that the natural world is already perfectly balanced and complete. His method involves deliberately removing human interference—eliminating plowing, synthetic fertilizers, forced weeding, and pesticides—and instead carefully observing and cooperating with the local ecosystem. By relying on natural processes, such as using uncut straw mulch, maintaining living ground cover like white clover, and trusting the biological interplay of insects and microorganisms, Fukuoka demonstrates that the earth can provide abundant harvests effortlessly when humanity stops fighting against it.

Philosophically, the book presents a profound critique of the human intellect and the scientific method. Fukuoka argues that the specialized, reductionist approach of modern science fundamentally fragments reality, blinding humanity to the holistic, interconnected nature of the universe. By dissecting the world into narrow fields of study and arbitrarily labeling things as "good" or "bad" (such as crops versus weeds, or beneficial insects versus pests), humans create endless, exhausting battles to fix secondary problems of their own making. He advocates for abandoning this arrogant, academic "smartness" in favor of a humble, empty, and "childlike" mind. True wisdom, he suggests, lies in recognizing the severe limits of human knowledge and letting go of the ego-driven desire to improve upon a natural order that is already flawless.

Ultimately, Fukuoka’s revolution extends far beyond agricultural technique to encompass diet, culture, and spiritual liberation. He posits that a modern society disconnected from its local land and seasonal food sources inevitably becomes physically sick, culturally impoverished, and structurally driven toward exploitation and war. Returning to a simple, natural diet—eating what grows locally and seasonally with minimal processing—is essential for realigning the human body and spirit with the rhythms of the earth. The ultimate goal of natural farming is therefore not merely the cultivation of crops, but the "cultivation and perfection of human beings," fostering a peaceful, contented existence where individuals live in joyful, unpretentious harmony with the world around them.

I want to share to you the insights and key takeaways from the audiobook. So, here they are, happy learning and enjoying!

"A Little History of Economics" Audiobook by Niall Kishtainy, Narrated by Steven Crossley on Audible

As a Junior Agricultural Economist, learning the history of Economics is a must. I have just finished listening to an audiobook entitled "A Little History of Economics" by Niall Kishtainy, narrated by Steven Crossley on Audible.

I gained valuable insights into how economic concepts and theories evolved from the Ancient Greeks through Adam Smith's era, including the development of Keynesian Economics and its critics. I want to share to you the insights and key takeaways from the audiobook, like about "The Invisible Hand" Concept from Adam Smith, or about "The Game Theory" and "The Prisoner's Dilemma".

As Kishtainy beautifully and inspiringly summarizes the essence of the entire journey: "In economics, there isn’t one ‘right’ answer that stays right forever... By appreciating the different responses of history’s thinkers we can be inspired to come up with our own." The grand, fascinating story of economics is not finished; it is a continuous, vital conversation about how we choose to build our world. 

So, here they are, happy learning and enjoying!

Culinary Medicine: Prescribing the Kitchen for Better Health and Sustainable Consumption

 

 

In recent years, the intersection of healthcare, nutrition, and environmentalism has given rise to a transformative field known as "culinary medicine." At the forefront of this movement are researchers and physicians at Harvard University, who are actively bridging the gap between the doctor’s clinic and the kitchen. Through innovative programs, they are proving that equipping patients with a spatula can be just as important for human and planetary health as handing them a prescription.

The Lean Canvas of Dzikra Yuhasyra's eCommerce - We are Open for Collaborations!

 

Dzikra Yuhasyra's eCommerce sudah berjalan menuju 2 tahun dan sudah mempunyai Lean Canvas! Berikut adalah deskripsi dan penjelasan komprehensifnya. Selamat mempelajari dan mari berkolaborasi!

Mengubah Pola Konsumsi Pangan Masyarakat Menjadi Berkelanjutan Sesuai Musim Tanaman dan Kondisi Geografis Lokal Dengan Menerapkan Paradigma Biokultura Agar Tercipta Sistem Pertanian-Bioindustri Berkelanjutan Secara Ekonomi, Sosial, dan Lingkungan: Sebuah Paradoks Antara Idealita vs Realita, Ekonomi Makro (Agregat, Kebijakan) vs Ekonomi Mikro (Tingkat Usahatani dan Individu), Teori vs Implementasi, dan Kepentingan Short Term Needs vs Kepentingan Long Term Needs

Mengubah Pola Konsumsi Pangan Masyarakat Menjadi Berkelanjutan Sesuai Musim Tanaman dan Kondisi Geografis Lokal Dengan Menerapkan Paradigma Biokultura Agar Tercipta Sistem Pertanian-Bioindustri Berkelanjutan Secara Ekonomi, Sosial, dan Lingkungan: Sebuah Paradoks Antara Idealita vs Realita, Ekonomi Makro (Agregat, Kebijakan) vs Ekonomi Mikro (Tingkat Usahatani dan Individu), Teori vs Implementasi, dan Kepentingan Short Term Needs vs Kepentingan Long Term Needs

Global Agriculture Analysis: The Visualization of the Agriculture GDP and the Population by Country Names from 2010 - 2024 by Dzikra Yuhasyra, S.T., M.Agr.

I tried to create a dashboard on Public Tableau to publish an Agricultural Economics Data. I am sorry for any inaccurate data, but the data source is from the World Bank. So, it's a valid source. Here it is. Enjoy!

Global Agriculture Analysis: The Visualization of the Agriculture GDP and the Population by Country Names from 2010 - 2024 by Dzikra Yuhasyra, S.T., M.Agr.

Documentation of Three Projects In Collaboration with International Partners at the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems Studies, Faculty of Agriculture, UNPAD

Since August 2025, I have been joining some projects with Mrs. Sara Ratna Qanti and Mr. Ronnie Susman Natawidjaja at the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems Studies, Faculty of Agriculture, UNPAD in collaboration with some International Partners which were Ibaraki University, Japan, Adelaide University, Australia, and Wageningen University and Research, the Netherlands. It has been almost 8 months, and all of the projects has been done, and I am waiting for the upcoming projects with Mrs. Sara. Thanks for the opportunities Bu, Pak 🙏🏻🙏🏻

For a portfolio and keeping the memories, I want to share some documentation from the three projects which were entitled "Enhancing Agricultural Traceability for Market Sustainability: A Southeast Asian Perspective" in collaboration with the University of Adelaide, Australia, "Assessing food poverty through the lens of distribution: The case of modernizing agricultural value chains in Indonesia" in collaboration with Ibaraki University, Japan and "Model Peningkatan Peran Perempuan dan Ekosistem Simpul Pangan untuk Mendukung Program Makan Bergizi Gratis Berbasis Pangan Lokal" in collaboration with Wageningen University and Research (WUR), the Netherlands and BAPPERIDA Kabupaten Bandung. Here are the documentation. Enjoy!

"Perjanjian Perdagangan Amerika Serikat-Indonesia: Respon dan Antisipasi Indonesia Pasca Agreement on Reciprocal Trade dan Keputusan US Supreme Court" Trade and Industry Brief oleh LPEM FEB UI

 

Dalam seminggu terakhir terjadi dinamika kebijakan perdagangan AS, yang akan berdampak pada Indonesia sehingga perlu direspon dan diantisipasi. Pada Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) Indonesia dan AS tanggal 19 Februari 2026, eliminasi tarif AS atas 1.819 produk Indonesia diharapkan meningkatkan ekspor ke AS. Meskipun demikian, Indonesia juga harus melakukan penghapusan tarif hingga nol persen untuk 99% produk AS.

Sebuah Pandangan Personal tentang Analisis Dampak dan Cost-Benefit Analysis dari Dokumen "Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Indonesia on Reciprocal Trade" (US-IDN ART) untuk Bidang Pertanian dan Industri

 

Saya akan mencoba membedah secara mendalam naskah "Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Indonesia on Reciprocal Trade" (US-IDN ART) yang baru saja dipublikasikan. Sebagai seseorang yang berfokus pada ekonomi pertanian, mengurai dokumen perdagangan internasional yang mengikat secara hukum ini sangat esensial untuk memahami prospek dari ekonomi makro kita. Perjanjian perdagangan resiprokal semacam ini pada dasarnya dirancang untuk mengurangi friksi pasar struktural dan secara definitif memperluas akses timbal balik, sehingga menciptakan keseimbangan makroekonomi baru bagi kedua negara yang berpartisipasi (Krugman, Obstfeld, & Melitz, 2018).

The "Fundamentals of Financial Statement Analysis" Online Course on Malakah Indonesia

 

 

I have finished an online course on Malakah Indonesia about the "Fundamentals of Financial Statement Analysis", which consists of Balance Sheet (Laporan Neraca), Income Statement (Laporan Laba Rugi), Statement of Cash Flows (Laporan Arus Kas), and Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Laporan Perubahan Modal). From the four statements and reports, I learned about the importance of financial ratios, which play a role in interpreting and understanding the meaning of the numbers in the reports and statements. The financial ratios consist of four measurements, which are about profitability, liquidity, leverage, and valuation. As a Junior Agricultural Economist, they helped me to understand the healthiness of a company or corporation, including agricultural business entities. As an Entrepreneur and Investor, they helped me to choose the right companies where should I invest on them, also they helped me to build good financial statements of Dzikra Yuhasyra's eCommerce Dzikra Yuhasyra's eCommerce that will be needed in the future when it grows bigger. So, let's learn more and continue to grow!

Kudos!

"Menulis Policy Brief: Mendorong Kebijakan Berbasis Bukti" Class on Tempo Institute

 

I have just finished a class on Tempo Institute Tempo Institute entitled "Kelas Menulis Policy Brief: Mendorong Kebijakan Berbasis Bukti" which will strengthen my capacity to produce and create a strong and good policy brief in the context of agricultural economics and other related topics on socio-economics in general. I hope I will contribute to creating a better evidence-based policy by producing a strong policy brief in my sectors, which are Agricultural Economics, as well as Agricultural Development and Policy. In the end, I hope I can create a Sustainable Agri-Food System in my beloved country, Indonesia. Aamiin..

Kudos!

An Intermediate Deep Learning Course on Dicoding Indonesia Supported by IDCamp Scholarship

 

 

Alhamdulillah, on this blessed Friday in the beginning of Ramadan, I have completed the Intermediate Level Class on Dicoding Indonesia Dicoding Indonesia in AI Engineer Learning Path, which is "Belajar Fundamental Deep Learning" Class.

"Understanding Indonesia’s High Rice Prices: Structural Costs, Protection, and the Political Economy of Persistence" Working Paper by LPEM FEB UI

 

Author: Mohamad Ikhsan

 

Executive Summary

Rice remains the most politically and economically significant staple in Indonesia, yet domestic rice prices have persistently exceeded international and regional benchmarks. This paper examines the structural and institutional causes of Indonesia’s high rice prices by combining recent empirical evidence (Ikhsan, 2025) with earlier conceptual insights (Briones, 2012; Timmer, 1996). The analysis highlights three interrelated drivers: (i) production costs that are substantially higher than those of regional competitors due to labor intensity, land rent burdens, and fragmented holdings; (ii) post-harvest and marketing inefficiencies that add hidden costs despite relatively modest trader margins; and (iii) trade and price stabilization policies that prioritize self-sufficiency and producer protection at the expense of consumer welfare. The political economy of rice further explains why reform has been difficult: high rice prices serve as a political signal of state support for farmers, even though most of the poor are net rice consumers. The paper argues for a comprehensive reform agenda—what Ikhsan (2025) terms a “Green Revolution 2.0”—centered on technological innovation, mechanization, land reform, and post-harvest modernization, complemented by targeted social protection and calibrated trade liberalization. Without such reforms, Indonesia risks remaining locked in a high-price, low-productivity trap that undermines poverty reduction and structural transformation.

Deploy Demo Proyek Klasifikasi Gambar untuk Deteksi Penyakit Daun Singkong oleh Dzikra Yuhasyra, S.T., M.Agr. Menggunakan Model Hybrid Deep Learning (EfficientNetB0 dan Custom Convolutional Neural Network)

 

Saya baru saja menyelesaikan Proyek Klasifikasi Gambar menggunakan Deep Learning di Kelas Belajar Fundamental Deep Learning Dicoding Indonesia atas support beasiswa IDCamp Indosat Ooredoo dengan fungsi dan tujuan utama membuat aplikasi cerdas menggunakan Model Hybrid Deep Learning (EfficientNetB0 dan Custom Convolutional Neural Network) untuk mendiagnosa 5 (lima) kondisi pada daun singkong, yaitu apakah daun singkong tersebut dalam kondisi sehat atau terkena salah satu atau gabungan dari 4 penyakit ini Cassava Bacterial Blight (CBB), Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD), Green Mottle (CGM),  dan Mosaic Disease (CMD) lalu mendeploy-nya secara front-end secara sederhana menggunakan savedModel yang ada. 

Model ini akan sangat bermanfaat bagi petani, pegiat pertanian, mahasiswa dan akademisi, atau masyarakat umum yang ingin mengidentifikasi kondisi kesehatan tanaman singkong melalui foto daunnya secara real-time di lapangan. Rekan-rekan juga tentu bisa mencobanya dengan gambar dari Google atau sumber lain untuk contoh dalam mencoba model ini.  

Berikut modelnya di bawah, rekan-rekan bisa meng-upload foto daun singkong dengan gambar yang jelas dan resolusi baik ya, lalu akan muncul probabilitas persentase kondisi kesehatan daun singkongnya. Rata-rata akurasi dari model ini yaitu sebesar 85%. Selamat mencoba!

5 Komponen yang Perlu Disiapkan untuk Menyambut "Tamu Istimewa" Bulan Ramadan

Di Khutbah Shalat Jumat minggu lalu di Masjid Jami Al-Furqon RW 08 Cigending, khatib menyampaikan 5 Komponen yang perlu kita siapkan untuk menyambut bulan Ramadan, yaitu:

1. Ruhiyah (penyucian jiwa/taubat), 

2. Amaliyah (pembiasaan ibadah sunnah), 

3. Ilmiyah (pendalaman ilmu fikih puasa), 

4. Maliyah (persiapan finansial untuk sedekah/infak), dan 

5. Jasadiyah (menjaga kesehatan fisik).

Mengutip dari Khutbah Prof. A. Rusdiana, Guru Besar UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, di laman web UIN SGD Bandung, berikut uraian lengkap nya:

Kado Digital Buat Lana dan Aric - Sebuah Web Sederhana Untuk Membersamai Perjalanan Lana dan Aric Di Masa Depan!

 

Untuk Alana, keponakan Mang Dzikra yang akan memasuki usia sweet seventeen beberapa hari lagi, selamat akan bertambah dewasa dan mengarungi perjuangan kehidupan ya, juga untuk Aric tentunya, semoga bisa jadi anak dan pemuda yang bermanfaat bagi sesama.. Aamiin..

Mang Dzikra ada sedikit kado digital buat Lana sama Aric, bukan barang mahal dan wah, tapi web Journey Mang Dzikra dari November 2015 sampai Februari 2026 selama 10 tahun, udah Mang Dzikra publish di domain dan hosting gratis yang bisa diakses kapan aja dan bisa jadi teman perjalanan kehidupan Lana dan Aric yang mungkin akan jauh lebih panjang dibanding Mang Dzikra kedepannya. Jadi siapa tau dzikrayuhasyra.com ga bisa diakses lagi di tahun-tahun nanti karena harus berbayar domain nya, Mang Dzikra udah siapin alamat web ini buat menemani ketir pahit dan manisnya kehidupan Lana dan Aric ya. Bisa dikunjungi di link ini: