The world has never made more informed decisions than today. We have so much data around us that shapes how we do things, the quality of services we receive and impacts the personal decisions we make. What some of us don’t do very well is leverage data’s potential. In this talk, Joseph Kachiliko speaks to the everyday person on the benefits of becoming more data literate. Joseph Kachiliko is passionate about computer science and using data analytics across professions. He also has a keen interest in Artificial Intelligence. He strives to be an impactful member of his local, African and Global communities by actively applying his acquired skills and collaborating in teams. Joseph has collaborated on data-driven business modelling with two emerging technology companies in Zambia and South Africa. He is a Data Expert IT Auditor at one of the world’s leading audit firms. Joseph also a co-leader at Zambia in Artificial Intelligence Community. 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