In his TED talk, David Griffin, the photo director for National Geographic, discusses the power of photography to connect us to the world around us. He argues that photographers are not just static images, but rather powerful tools that can tell stories, evoke emotions, and foster understanding. Griffin uses a variety of examples to illustrate his point, including photos from National Geographic magazine that have captured the beauty and wonder of the natural world, as well as photos that have documented important social and cultural issues. He argues that photography can help us see the world in new ways, to connect with people and places that are different from our own, and to feel empathy for others. Overall, Giffin’s talk is a celebration of the power of photography to connect us to each other and to the world around us.