AJust Democracy as the Foundation of National Progress in the Technological Era

Abstract

People's lives have changed significantly thanks to advances in digital technology, including Indonesia's democratic system. People can now more easily obtain information, express their ideas, and participate in political life thanks to the development of social media and the internet. However, this progress has also given rise to a number of problems, including the spread of misinformation, hate speech, social divisions, and low computer literacy. The purpose of this essay is to discuss the importance of a just democracy as a foundation for national progress in the technological era. A qualitative literature review was used as the research methodology, which included a review of various academic publications and scientific journals related to the topics of democracy, digital technology, civic education, and Pancasila democracy. The discussion concludes that, to maintain national unity and raise standards of public participation in the digital era, a just democracy must be practiced based on Pancasila values. Furthermore, the development of a society that uses technology critically, wisely, and responsibly depends heavily on civic education and digital literacy. Therefore, technology can be used to contribute to Indonesia's progress and strengthen democracy.