The Role Science and Technology for the Character Development of Young Generation in Indonesia: An Ethical Review

This research focuses on the role of science and information and communication technology for the development of the character of the younger generation in Indonesia from an ethical point of view. The purpose of this research is regarding the important role of ethics in the development of science and technology in Indonesia so that it is beneficial for the younger generation, especially in relation to character development. This research is a qualitative research in the field of philosophy, with the basis of ethical theory and the object of study of science and technology. The methods used by researchers in data analysis are description, interpretation, and analysis-synthesis. Results achieved: the development of science and technology is very beneficial for human life. Science and technology in its development must be based on ethical values. Ethics makes science and technology able to achieve its goals, namely to prosper, educate, and human dignity. Ethics is needed by the young generation in this global era in responding to the development of science and technology which is getting faster and more sophisticated so as to produce a young generation that is strong and has character.