Explore how human connection can drive positive change in a polarized world through this engaging TEDxCannes talk. Discover insights from BBC journalist Melanie Marshall's experiences visiting high-risk and fascinating places across the globe, from the Middle East to Ukraine and China. Learn how to find points of connection that can lead to meaningful change, presented with frankness and humor. Gain a sense of optimism about the future as Marshall, an internationally recognized storyteller and coach, shares her unique perspective on weaving complex threads in a human and accessible way. Benefit from her 20 years of journalistic experience spanning six continents as she demonstrates the power of human connection in driving transformation.