Shaping Tomorrow | Dzerlina Syanaiscara Rahari, MD., M.Sc. | TEDxSMPI Al Abidin Surakarta Youth

A TEDxSMPI Al Abidin Surakarta Youth talk by epidemiologist and medical doctor Dzerlina Syanaiscara Rahari, M.Sc., on preparing young people to shape the future through data. The talk argues that data-driven thinking is about more than numbers and metrics: it is about how young minds learn to question and analyze information with intention. It links critical thinking and data literacy to turning raw information into meaningful action. The speaker's work focuses on public health in Indonesia, particularly infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and reproductive health. The event was organized independently by a local community under the TEDx format.

• Why young people need critical thinking and data literacy
• Turning raw information into meaningful action
• Public health research in Indonesia, including tuberculosis and reproductive health
• Data-informed approaches to healthier communities

We are witnessing the rise of a new generation navigating a world saturated with information, analytics, and digital tools. But being data-driven is about much more than just numbers and metrics—it is about how young minds learn to question, analyze, and shape the future with intention. This talk explores how empowering the next generation with critical thinking and data literacy can transform raw information into meaningful action, paving the way for a smarter, more conscious tomorrow. Epidemiologist and researcher with a medical doctor background dedicated to advancing global public health impact through data. Dedicated to addressing critical health challenges in Indonesia, especially in infectious diseases, her research focused on tuberculosis and reproductive health to build healthier, data-informed communities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx