Ask AI: What if indonesia never been colonized by Europeans?

If Indonesia had never been colonized by Europeans, its history, culture, economy, and political landscape would likely look completely different. Here are a few speculative points to consider: 1. Independent Development: Indonesia would have had the chance to develop independent from European influences. This could have affected everything from its governmental structure to its economy. They could have created and maintained their own political systems, cultural norms, and economic strategies. 2. Culture: The cultural landscape of Indonesia might look noticeably different since European influence played a significant role in shaping modern Indonesian culture. However, a fully indigenous Indonesian culture would still have been subject to external influences, from traders to religious missionaries, but would have evolved differently. 3. Languages: The language diversity might have been preserved much better without European dominance. Although Bahasa Indonesia, a standardized form of Malay, is the national language, languages from the various ethnic groups might be more prevalent without Dutch colonization. 4. Economy: The natural resources of Indonesia, like spices and precious metals, attracted the Europeans initially. Without the Europeans capitalizing and over-harvesting them, perhaps the country would have been able to develop a different economic strategy that relied on sustainable use of these resources, or perhaps different industries could have emerged. 5. Education & Technology: Without Western influence, the progress in education and technology could have been different. It might have taken a unique direction and pace based on the capabilities and traditional wisdom of the indigenous people. These are speculative scenarios, one may never be certain of what might have been, as history is shaped by a wide range of factors.