Economic recovery takes time, so the government still has to maintain economic policies that stimulate the business world, but with great care, and are accompanied by inclusive programs.

Education, like vaccines, is a necessity but not the solution. There are many other factors that come into play. However, it gives hope, and perhaps, certainty about the future, that we need.

We face frequent mediocrity. This may be because we are afraid to take a firm stance, or otherwise, are too complacent to take action. Both end up with the similar situation of being stunned at uncertainty.

Fears that Indonesia will fall into recession in the third quarter of 2020 have triggered "panic" in deciding economic policies. A number of policies have been launched to cope with extraordinary conditions.